Very Good
#858 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 35% in state
Marshall Elementary School
Elementary School · South Orange-maplewood School District · S. Orange, NJ
A South Orange-maplewood School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
262 GROVE RD, S. Orange, NJ 07079
- Math 71% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marshall Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 76% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 6 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marshall Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$184,769
Median home value
$808,100
Median rent
$2,067/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Orange Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Heywood Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Mt Vernon Place SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 878 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Orange-maplewood School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $25,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marshall Elementary School is listed in South Orange-Maplewood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Elementary School
Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school in S. Orange, NJ, part of South Orange-maplewood School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Elementary School
What grades does Marshall Elementary School serve?
Marshall Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Elementary School rank in NJ?
Marshall Elementary School ranks #858 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Marshall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marshall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Marshall Elementary School a charter school?
No, Marshall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Marshall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Elementary School?
7.0% of students at Marshall Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (973) 378-7698
- Area population (ZIP 07079)
- 18,369
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07079; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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