Serving 320 students in grades 5-8, Markham Place School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Markham Place School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Markham Place School's student population of 320 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Markham Place School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Markham Place School is 0.15, 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
#29 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
1%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markham Place School's ranking?
Markham Place School is ranked #29 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Markham Place School often compared to?
Markham Place Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shrewsbury Borough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Markham Place School?
320 students attend Markham Place School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Markham Place School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Markham Place School?
Markham Place School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Markham Place School offer ?
Markham Place School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Markham Place School part of?
Markham Place School is part of Little Silver Boro School District.
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