Applegarth Elementary School (Ranked Top 10% for 2026)

227 Applegarth Rd
Monroe Township, NJ 08831

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Top 10%

Serving 442 students in grades 4-5, Applegarth Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 442 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
: Top 10% in NJ
: 81% (Top 5%)
: 76% (Top 20%)
: 49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Applegarth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 10%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Applegarth Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Applegarth Elementary School
4	197
5	245

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Total Students

442 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School
2023	468
2022	452
2021	450
2020	439
2019	439
2018	364
2017	364
2016	320
2015	360
2014	341
2013	285

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School
2023	32
2022	31
2021	31
2020	30
2019	30
2018	23
2017	23
2016	12
2015	12
2014	10
2013	8

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Applegarth Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Applegarth Elementary School is 0.27, 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.

This School

State Level (NJ)

#134 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School
2023	#134
2022	#146
2021	#178
2019	#124
2018	#92
2017	#71
2016	#143
2015	#136
2014	#358
2013	#291

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81%

38%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	81%	38%	66%
2022	77%	36%	64%
2021	71%	26%	52%
2019	86%	44%	64%
2018	83%	42%	62%
2017	83%	41%	63%
2016	78%	40%	61%
2015	71%	36%	48%
2014	94%	75%	87%
2013	95%	75%	86%

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76%

49%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2022)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2022	76%	49%	68%
2021	63%	47%	59%
2019	81%	57%	67%
2018	83%	55%	62%
2017	83%	53%	67%
2016	77%	50%	67%
2015	78%	47%	54%
2014	83%	69%	83%
2013	84%	69%	84%

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49%

23%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2022	49%	23%	34%
2021	43%	22%	33%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	15:1	11:1	13:1
2022	15:1	11:1	13:1
2021	15:1	11:1	13:1
2020	15:1	12:1	13:1
2019	15:1	12:1	13:1
2018	16:1	12:1	13:1
2017	16:1	12:1	13:1
2016	27:1	12:1	13:1
2015	30:1	12:1	13:1
2014	35:1	12:1	12:1
2013	35:1	12:1	12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

85%

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	83%	10%	51%
2022	81%	10%	50%
2021	79%	10%	49%
2020	78%	11%	43%
2019	78%	11%	43%
2018	72%	10%	37%
2017	72%	10%	37%
2016	65%	10%	33%
2015	61%	10%	30%
2014	53%	10%	26%
2013	45%	10%	25%

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Hispanic

34%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	4%	33%	9%
2022	4%	32%	8%
2021	4%	31%	7%
2020	4%	29%	7%
2019	4%	29%	7%
2018	5%	27%	6%
2017	5%	27%	6%
2016	6%	26%	7%
2015	1%	25%	6%
2014	1%	24%	6%
2013	2%	23%	6%

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Black

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	2%	15%	4%
2022	3%	15%	4%
2021	5%	15%	4%
2020	2%	15%	4%
2019	2%	15%	4%
2018	2%	16%	4%
2017	2%	16%	4%
2016	1%	16%	3%
2015	4%	16%	4%
2014	4%	16%	4%
2013	5%	16%	4%

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White

38%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	10%	39%	34%
2022	10%	40%	36%
2021	11%	41%	39%
2020	15%	43%	45%
2019	15%	43%	45%
2018	21%	45%	52%
2017	21%	45%	52%
2016	27%	46%	56%
2015	32%	48%	60%
2014	41%	49%	63%
2013	48%	50%	64%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	1%	3%	2%
2022	1%	3%	2%
2021	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%	1%
2015	2%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.27

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	0.30	0.71	0.62
2022	0.33	0.71	0.62
2021	0.36	0.71	0.61
2020	0.37	0.70	0.61
2019	0.37	0.70	0.61
2018	0.44	0.70	0.59
2017	0.44	0.70	0.59
2016	0.51	0.69	0.57
2015	0.53	0.68	0.56
2014	0.55	0.68	0.54
2013	0.58	0.67	0.52

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

32%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	4%	31%	5%
2022	4%	30%	5%
2021	4%	32%	6%
2020	3%	33%	5%
2019	3%	33%	5%
2018	3%	33%	6%
2017	3%	33%	6%
2016	3%	33%	6%
2015	3%	31%	5%
2014	3%	32%	6%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Applegarth Elementary School	New Jersey	Monroe Township School District
2023	1%	5%	2%
2022	2%	4%	2%
2021	1%	4%	2%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	3%	5%	2%
2015	3%	5%	2%
2014	1%	5%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Monroe Township School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Applegarth Elementary School's ranking?

Applegarth Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.

What schools are Applegarth Elementary School often compared to?

Applegarth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Tree Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).

How many students attend Applegarth Elementary School?

442 students attend Applegarth Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Applegarth Elementary School students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Applegarth Elementary School?

Applegarth Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Applegarth Elementary School offer ?

Applegarth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Applegarth Elementary School part of?

Applegarth Elementary School is part of Monroe Township School District.

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Event

Date

School Closed

February 16, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed

March 20, 2026 (Friday)

School Closed

March 30, 2026 (Monday)

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