Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Summary:

Mildred Magowan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Edgewater Park, New Jersey, with a student population of 525. The school is part of the Edgewater Park Township School District, which is ranked 547 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mildred Magowan has a relatively diverse student population, with 35.24% White, 31.05% African American, and 26.48% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is generally lower than the state averages and the performance of nearby schools like Delran Intermediate School and M. Joan Pearson Elementary School. For example, in 2022-2023, only 27.9% of 3rd graders and 33.7% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 42% and 51.3%, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also below state averages.

Mildred Magowan has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.2% in 2016-2017 to 25.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of many nearby schools, such as Delran Intermediate School (8.8%) and M. Joan Pearson Elementary School (20.6%). Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 51.81% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the rates of some nearby schools, such as Delran Intermediate School (26.13%) and M. Joan Pearson Elementary School (35.32%).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 405 Cherrix Avenue
       Edgewater Park, NJ  08010


(609) 877-1430

District: Edgewater Park Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
920th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,624 Help


Students who attend Mildred Magowan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.2%
African American:
31.0%
Hispanic:
26.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Compare Details Mildred Magowan Elementary School ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mildred Magowan Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.2%), African American (31%), Hispanic (26.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mildred Magowan Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mildred Magowan Elementary School is $11,624.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mildred Magowan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mildred Magowan Elementary School 920th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Mildred Magowan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Edgewater Park Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewater Park Township School District 547th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mildred Magowan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.25 915th 1204 24.0%
2004 21.33 1097th 1298 15.5%
2005 28.52 1052nd 1303 19.3%
2006 42.63 923rd 1314 29.8%
2007 47.84 898th 1329 32.4%
2008 48.00 869th 1338 35.1%
2009 43.21 909th 1346 32.5%
2010 49.57 832nd 1354 38.6%
2011 61.32 664th 1360 51.2%
2012 49.68 828th 1363 39.3%
2013 42.85 914th 1367 33.1%
2014 45.75 872nd 1363 36.0%
2015 35.30 914th 1357 32.6%
2016 35.13 908th 1346 32.5%
2017 21.04 1095th 1352 19.0%
2018 23.90 1075th 1353 20.5%
2019 24.35 1058th 1360 22.2%
2022 30.86 928th 1345 31.0%
2023 32.07 920th 1342 31.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.44 253rd 434 41.7%
2019 42.17 244th 463 47.3%
2021 33.91 271st 411 34.1%
2022 52.10 168th 489 65.6%
2023 61.43 135th 499 72.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.17 568th 1001 43.3%
2019 20.57 793rd 1007 21.3%
2021 19.80 720th 868 17.1%
2022 31.72 591st 949 37.7%
2023 30.22 617th 958 35.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 580th 942 38.4%
2019 41.68 534th 948 43.7%
2021 32.71 591st 839 29.6%
2022 54.28 321st 863 62.8%
2023 58.10 295th 910 67.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.81 1012th 1333 24.1%
2019 34.20 917th 1331 31.1%
2021 18.76 1063rd 1290 17.6%
2022 27.67 944th 1326 28.8%
2023 32.70 877th 1318 33.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.48 1061st 1334 20.5%
2019 19.62 1082nd 1335 19.0%
2021 21.48 973rd 1297 25.0%
2022 34.77 851st 1324 35.7%
2023 33.02 865th 1315 34.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.68 148th 517 71.4%
2019 45.56 280th 522 46.4%
2021 58.18 138th 456 69.7%
2022 58.57 171st 494 65.4%
2023 77.95 75th 463 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.55 543rd 870 37.6%
2019 30.81 632nd 899 29.7%
2021 30.52 669th 896 25.3%
2022 88.09 79th 953 91.7%
2023 42.05 535th 982 45.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.17 935th 1022 8.5%
2019 25.35 813th 1023 20.5%
2021 7.67 940th 964 2.5%
2022 8.09 915th 976 6.3%
2023 13.20 878th 975 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Open Quote This school provides a great environment for kids to learn. The teachers are engaging with the students. The staff is helpful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mildred Magowan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 446 99 17 18 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1989 441 110 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1990 445 109 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1991 461 127 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1992 432 140 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1993 392 146 19 23 3 n/a n/a 0 583
1994 378 155 18 24 1 n/a n/a 0 576
1995 334 197 21 38 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 334 197 21 38 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1998 308 145 19 27 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 274 171 21 29 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 298 173 19 47 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2001 294 177 24 54 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2002 283 175 25 57 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2003 283 175 25 57 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2004 267 183 29 59 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 274 198 31 67 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2006 274 153 23 69 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 248 163 16 71 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2008 231 181 20 71 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 230 169 15 93 0 0 0 0 507
2010 227 177 17 99 0 0 0 0 520
2011 214 183 15 104 0 0 0 0 516
2012 204 179 17 122 0 0 10 0 532
2013 198 151 25 124 0 0 20 0 518
2014 188 146 19 136 1 0 19 0 509
2015 179 140 20 151 1 0 31 0 522
2016 182 142 13 159 1 0 25 0 522
2017 181 134 14 165 1 0 31 0 526
2018 183 136 12 167 0 0 31 0 529
2019 192 147 10 149 0 0 30 0 528
2020 203 151 12 144 0 0 24 0 534
2021 198 148 12 127 0 0 27 0 512
2022 182 146 13 114 0 2 22 0 479
2023 185 163 12 139 0 1 25 0 525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mildred Magowan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 28.0 20.7 n/a
1989 586 33.0 17.7 n/a
1990 584 37.0 15.7 7
1991 614 38.0 16.1 8.6
1992 601 39.0 15.4 13.6
1993 583 39.2 14.9 20.4
1994 576 39.2 14.7 23.1
1995 590 37.0 15.9 25.3
1996 590 37.0 15.9 25.3
1998 499 33.5 14.9 28.3
1999 495 34.0 14.6 28.9
2000 537 36.7 14.6 32.8
2001 549 36.9 14.9 31.3
2002 540 39.5 13.7 31.7
2003 540 39.5 13.7 31.7
2004 538 40.5 13.3 29.7
2005 570 39.0 14.6 n/a
2006 519 42.0 12.4 28.3
2007 498 41.0 12.1 27.7
2008 503 33.0 15.2 35
2009 507 47.7 6.7 37.1
2010 520 39.0 13.3 42.7
2011 516 36.0 14.3 41.7
2012 532 43.5 12.2 43.6
2013 518 39.8 13.0 49
2014 509 41.0 12.4 54
2015 522 41.0 12.7 46.9
2016 522 42.0 12.4 54.4
2017 526 40.6 12.9 47.9
2018 529 40.1 13.1 49.9
2019 528 46.5 11.3 56.1
2020 534 43.5 12.2 59.2
2021 512 44.0 11.6 50.8
2022 479 42.0 11.4 37.6
2023 525 48.9 10.7 51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mildred Magowan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 28.0 20.7 n/a
1989 586 33.0 17.7 n/a
1990 584 37.0 15.7 7
1991 614 38.0 16.1 8.6
1992 601 39.0 15.4 13.6
1993 583 39.2 14.9 20.4
1994 576 39.2 14.7 23.1
1995 590 37.0 15.9 25.3
1996 590 37.0 15.9 25.3
1998 499 33.5 14.9 28.3
1999 495 34.0 14.6 28.9
2000 537 36.7 14.6 32.8
2001 549 36.9 14.9 31.3
2002 540 39.5 13.7 31.7
2003 540 39.5 13.7 31.7
2004 538 40.5 13.3 29.7
2005 570 39.0 14.6 n/a
2006 519 42.0 12.4 28.3
2007 498 41.0 12.1 27.7
2008 503 33.0 15.2 35
2009 507 47.7 6.7 37.1
2010 520 39.0 13.3 42.7
2011 516 36.0 14.3 41.7
2012 532 43.5 12.2 43.6
2013 518 39.8 13.0 49
2014 509 41.0 12.4 54
2015 522 41.0 12.7 46.9
2016 522 42.0 12.4 54.4
2017 526 40.6 12.9 47.9
2018 529 40.1 13.1 49.9
2019 528 46.5 11.3 56.1
2020 534 43.5 12.2 59.2
2021 512 44.0 11.6 50.8
2022 479 42.0 11.4 37.6
2023 525 48.9 10.7 51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mildred Magowan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $626 (5.4%) $10,998 (94.6%) $11,624

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mildred Magowan Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1058th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 920th of 1342 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mildred Magowan Elementary School)36.127.9
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater Park Township School District)36.127.9
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mildred Magowan Elementary School)4238.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edgewater Park Township School District)4238.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mildred Magowan Elementary School)43.133.7
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater Park Township School District)43.133.7
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mildred Magowan Elementary School)34.641
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edgewater Park Township School District)34.641
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students528525
 0.6%
African American147163
 10.9%
American Indian00
Asian1012
 20%
Hispanic149139
 6.7%
Pacific Islander01
White192185
 3.6%
Two or More Races3025
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.1%51.8%
 4.3%


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Students who attend Mildred Magowan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Samuel M Ridgway Middle School

Mildred Magowan Elementary School ranks 920th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 525 students attended Mildred Magowan Elementary School.

Students at Mildred Magowan Elementary School are 35% White, 31% African American, 26% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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