Below Average
#2138 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Elementary School · Asbury Park School District · Asbury Park, NJ
An Asbury Park School District elementary school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 MONROE AVENUE, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
- Math 7% vs NJ 45% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs NJ 49% (2024)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thurgood Marshall Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$95,691
Median home value
$578,300
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Bradley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Midtown Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Asbury Park School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $52,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is listed in Asbury Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Asbury Park, NJ, part of Asbury Park School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,138 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serve?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School rank in NJ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks #2,138 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Thurgood 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (732) 776-2660
- Area population (ZIP 07712)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 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 · 2024 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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