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Marshall Elementary School vs. Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School

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School Overview

School
Marshall Elementary School
262 Grove Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School
274 Boyden Ave
Maplewood, NJ 07040
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Marshall Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-5
Total Students
500 students
392 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marshall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marshall Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marshall Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1217 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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33%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marshall Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
90
60
Grade 1 Students
170
52
Grade 2 Students
173
68
Grade 3 Students
67
64
Grade 4 Students
-
76
Grade 5 Students
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72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
56%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marshall Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marshall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marshall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marshall Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Orange-Maplewood School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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