Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Betsy Ross Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Home of the Thunderbirds'
School Rankings
Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betsy Ross Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betsy Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Betsy Ross Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Betsy Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Betsy Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lenape Meadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School?
238 students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Betsy Ross Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Betsy Ross Elementary School?
Betsy Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Betsy Ross Elementary School offer ?
Betsy Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Betsy Ross Elementary School part of?
Betsy Ross Elementary School is part of Mahwah Township Public School District.
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