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#1760 of 2,466 schools in NJ
William H. Ross III School
Elementary School · Margate City School District · Margate, NJ
A Margate City School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 N HAVERFORD AVENUE, Margate, NJ 08402
- Math 64% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William H. Ross III School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William H. Ross III School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,417
Median home value
$645,200
Median rent
$1,368/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Richmond Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Chelsea Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Sovereign Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Margate City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $41,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
William H. Ross III School is listed in Margate City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William H. Ross III School
William H. Ross III School is a public elementary school in Margate, NJ, part of Margate City School District, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,760 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William H. Ross III School
What grades does William H. Ross III School serve?
William H. Ross III School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend William H. Ross III School?
William H. Ross III School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H. Ross III School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H. Ross III School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William H. Ross III School rank in NJ?
William H. Ross III School ranks #1,760 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is William H. Ross III School's MySchoolScout rating?
William H. Ross III School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 William H. Ross III School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William H. Ross III School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William H. Ross III School a charter school?
No, William H. Ross III School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William H. Ross III School a Title I school?
No, William H. Ross III School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William H. Ross III School?
4.9% of students at William H. Ross III 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (609) 822-2080
- Area population (ZIP 08402)
- 5,260
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 57.9
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 08402; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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