Marlboro Township School District

The Marlboro Township School District is a high-performing school district in New Jersey, serving 8 schools across 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and no high schools or alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 68 out of 613 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out for their exceptional performance. Marlboro Memorial Middle School is ranked 65 out of 743 middle schools in New Jersey and has a 5-star rating, with over 70% proficiency in English Language Arts and 50% in Mathematics. Frank Defino Central Elementary School and Asher Holmes Elementary School are also top-performing elementary schools, ranking in the top 10% in the state with exceptional test scores.

While the district overall performs well, there are some areas for improvement. The schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also have the highest test scores, suggesting potential equity concerns that the district may need to address. Additionally, there is some variation in performance among the elementary schools, indicating an opportunity to examine and implement best practices from the top-performing schools across the district. The middle schools, however, are consistently strong, with both ranking in the top 20% of middle schools in New Jersey, demonstrating the district's commitment to excellence at the secondary level.