Menlo Park Elementary School

Summary:

Menlo Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Edison, New Jersey, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 825 students. The school is part of the Edison Township School District, which is ranked 193 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Menlo Park Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 59.3% of 3rd graders, 71.5% of 4th graders, and 79.7% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.6%, 50.8%, and 52.3%, respectively. In mathematics, the school had 76.3% of 3rd graders, 67.1% of 4th graders, and 69.7% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 47.6%, 45%, and 40.1%. The school has been ranked among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, reaching as high as 72nd out of 1,353 schools in the 2017-2018 school year and maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

While Menlo Park Elementary School performs well across different student subgroups, with female students, male students, and English Language Learner students all ranking in the top 20-25% of New Jersey elementary schools in recent years, the school's performance for Hispanic and Special Education students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of the state. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in the 2020-2021 school year to 16.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 155 Monroe Avenue
       Edison, NJ  08820


(732) 452-2910

District: Edison Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,996 Help


Students who attend Menlo Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High:    John P. Stevens High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  827

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
80.4%
Hispanic:
6.9%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Menlo Park Elementary School ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Edison Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: Asian (80.4%), Hispanic (6.9%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Menlo Park Elementary School is 14. 9 elementary schools in the Edison Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Menlo Park Elementary School is $5,996. 8 elementary schools in the Edison Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Menlo Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Menlo Park Elementary School 187th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Menlo Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edison Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Township School District 193rd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Menlo Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.15 383rd 1204 68.2%
2004 73.87 357th 1298 72.5%
2005 67.43 521st 1303 60.0%
2006 71.26 434th 1314 67.0%
2007 73.22 364th 1329 72.6%
2008 80.42 152nd 1338 88.6%
2009 81.57 163rd 1346 87.9%
2010 82.32 144th 1354 89.4%
2011 79.75 216th 1360 84.1%
2012 78.27 275th 1363 79.8%
2013 81.83 181st 1367 86.8%
2014 83.77 148th 1363 89.1%
2015 88.95 124th 1357 90.9%
2016 91.58 72nd 1346 94.7%
2017 89.78 100th 1352 92.6%
2018 91.10 72nd 1353 94.7%
2019 88.75 110th 1360 91.9%
2021 89.22 131st 1317 90.1%
2022 88.12 154th 1345 88.6%
2023 88.08 151st 1342 88.7%
2024 86.26 187th 1338 86.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 73rd 434 83.2%
2019 63.73 139th 463 70.0%
2021 58.08 98th 411 76.2%
2022 72.23 90th 489 81.6%
2023 52.21 177th 499 64.5%
2024 59.33 148th 559 73.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.36 476th 949 49.8%
2023 25.56 681st 958 28.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.86 41st 942 95.6%
2019 70.59 181st 948 80.9%
2021 70.01 129th 839 84.6%
2022 64.14 236th 863 72.7%
2023 66.42 217th 910 76.2%
2024 75.16 145th 939 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.13 171st 1333 87.2%
2019 83.55 181st 1331 86.4%
2021 90.11 99th 1290 92.3%
2022 88.51 131st 1326 90.1%
2023 87.57 132nd 1318 90.0%
2024 84.85 188th 1317 85.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.44 34th 1334 97.5%
2019 91.12 68th 1335 94.9%
2021 85.30 166th 1297 87.2%
2022 84.90 187th 1324 85.9%
2023 86.27 167th 1315 87.3%
2024 85.97 177th 1313 86.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.55 137th 370 63.0%
2019 54.09 175th 370 52.7%
2021 48.17 182nd 339 46.3%
2022 53.20 173rd 348 50.3%
2023 51.58 181st 346 47.7%
2024 47.75 191st 340 43.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.43 492nd 896 45.1%
2022 55.41 349th 953 63.4%
2023 62.86 301st 982 69.3%
2024 22.09 792nd 989 19.9%
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Rank History for White students at Menlo Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.01 327th 1022 68.0%
2019 69.01 287th 1023 71.9%
2021 52.59 424th 964 56.0%
2022 42.62 584th 976 40.2%
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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.

Menlo Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Open Quote Very good school with lots of club and dedicated teachers Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Open Quote I was in Menlo Park Elementary school from kindergarten to fifth grade. I had lots of fun there, and made a whole bunch of good friends. Everyone there was either extremely smart or just above average. I had great experiences,teachers,and fun in this school. I was actually bored at home and wanted to go to school because it was so exciting to spend time with my close friends. I will never forget this awesome school that I was in. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Menlo Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 4 105 8 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 381 13 75 8 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 310 11 150 16 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 318 25 140 14 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1992 344 32 219 37 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1993 364 32 228 34 4 n/a n/a 0 662
1994 372 37 265 44 2 n/a n/a 0 720
1995 349 32 295 41 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1996 349 32 295 41 2 n/a n/a 0 719
1998 289 31 308 36 1 n/a n/a 0 665
1999 257 25 337 41 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 245 25 339 31 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2001 238 17 354 38 2 n/a n/a 0 649
2002 229 15 387 46 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2003 229 15 387 46 3 n/a n/a 0 680
2004 232 22 481 50 3 n/a n/a 0 788
2005 233 31 508 49 2 n/a n/a 0 823
2006 243 32 556 46 1 n/a n/a 0 878
2007 200 36 487 35 1 n/a n/a 0 759
2008 198 43 504 34 1 n/a n/a 0 780
2009 184 46 511 38 0 1 0 0 780
2010 181 38 550 40 0 0 0 0 809
2011 176 41 536 45 0 1 6 0 805
2012 172 39 540 44 1 1 10 0 807
2013 145 37 560 45 4 1 11 0 803
2014 129 35 589 58 5 1 10 0 827
2015 120 28 599 58 4 0 11 0 820
2016 115 34 632 60 5 0 10 0 856
2017 91 31 669 59 9 1 15 0 875
2018 69 35 674 51 10 1 17 0 857
2019 56 32 708 49 7 1 16 0 869
2020 44 36 705 52 7 1 17 0 862
2021 44 29 707 51 11 1 8 0 851
2022 30 44 652 52 9 0 9 0 796
2023 32 49 654 60 15 0 15 0 825
2024 34 38 665 57 13 0 20 0 827

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 Menlo Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 21.0 21.2 n/a
1989 477 22.0 21.6 n/a
1990 487 24.0 20.2 3.7
1991 497 24.0 20.7 3.4
1992 632 31.0 20.3 8.4
1993 662 35.0 18.9 6.8
1994 720 37.5 19.2 7.8
1995 719 40.0 18.0 7
1996 719 40.0 18.0 7
1998 665 40.5 16.4 8.1
1999 662 40.5 16.3 7.1
2000 640 39.5 16.2 9.5
2001 649 39.7 16.3 9.2
2002 680 38.5 17.7 6.5
2003 680 38.5 17.7 6.5
2004 788 49.5 15.9 8.2
2005 823 51.5 16.0 n/a
2006 878 58.5 15.0 9.9
2007 759 57.0 13.3 9.1
2008 780 48.0 16.3 8.6
2009 780 64.0 11.1 12.1
2010 809 56.0 14.4 12.5
2011 805 43.0 18.7 13.8
2012 807 55.9 14.4 15.1
2013 803 51.8 15.5 13.9
2014 827 52.3 15.8 16.7
2015 820 52.0 15.7 17.9
2016 856 55.0 15.5 15.3
2017 875 54.4 16.0 16.9
2018 857 48.4 17.7 16
2019 869 51.4 16.9 6.2
2020 862 50.4 17.1 12.5
2021 851 53.2 15.9 10.3
2022 796 54.2 14.6 13.1
2023 825 55.8 14.7 18.3
2024 827 58.8 14.0 20.3

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 Menlo Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 21.0 21.2 n/a
1989 477 22.0 21.6 n/a
1990 487 24.0 20.2 3.7
1991 497 24.0 20.7 3.4
1992 632 31.0 20.3 8.4
1993 662 35.0 18.9 6.8
1994 720 37.5 19.2 7.8
1995 719 40.0 18.0 7
1996 719 40.0 18.0 7
1998 665 40.5 16.4 8.1
1999 662 40.5 16.3 7.1
2000 640 39.5 16.2 9.5
2001 649 39.7 16.3 9.2
2002 680 38.5 17.7 6.5
2003 680 38.5 17.7 6.5
2004 788 49.5 15.9 8.2
2005 823 51.5 16.0 n/a
2006 878 58.5 15.0 9.9
2007 759 57.0 13.3 9.1
2008 780 48.0 16.3 8.6
2009 780 64.0 11.1 12.1
2010 809 56.0 14.4 12.5
2011 805 43.0 18.7 13.8
2012 807 55.9 14.4 15.1
2013 803 51.8 15.5 13.9
2014 827 52.3 15.8 16.7
2015 820 52.0 15.7 17.9
2016 856 55.0 15.5 15.3
2017 875 54.4 16.0 16.9
2018 857 48.4 17.7 16
2019 869 51.4 16.9 6.2
2020 862 50.4 17.1 12.5
2021 851 53.2 15.9 10.3
2022 796 54.2 14.6 13.1
2023 825 55.8 14.7 18.3
2024 827 58.8 14.0 20.3

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 Menlo Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $5,996

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Menlo Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Menlo Park Elementary School)77.974.3
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edison Township School District)70.362
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park Elementary School)75.275
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edison Township School District)73.767.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Menlo Park Elementary School)83.368.2
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Township School District)74.868.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park Elementary School)76.764.1
 12.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edison Township School District)68.862.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Menlo Park Elementary School)87.679
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Township School District)75.975.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Menlo Park Elementary School)75.772.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edison Township School District)64.563.1
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students869825
 5.1%
African American3249
 53.1%
American Indian715
 114.3%
Asian708654
 7.6%
Hispanic4960
 22.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White5632
 42.9%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.2%18.3%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Menlo Park Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 827 students attended Menlo Park Elementary School.

Students who attend Menlo Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School
High : John P. Stevens High School

Students at Menlo Park Elementary School are 80% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Menlo Park Elementary School ranks 187th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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