Tuscan Elementary School

Summary:

Tuscan Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Maplewood, New Jersey, serving 577 students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the South Orange-Maplewood School District. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in New Jersey.

Tuscan Elementary School's academic performance is particularly strong, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding state averages by significant margins. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 64.3% of 3rd-grade students and 76.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 42% and 51.3%, respectively. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 44.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 26.8%. Tuscan's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to nearby schools, also contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

While Tuscan Elementary School outperforms other schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District, such as South Mountain Elementary School and Delia Bolden Elementary School, its performance is not as exceptional as the top-tier schools in the neighboring Millburn Township School District, like Wyoming School and South Mountain School. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Tuscan Elementary to learn from the best practices of these elite institutions and continue to improve its already strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 25 Harvard Ave
       Maplewood, NJ  07040-3109


(973) 378-5221

District: South Orange-Maplewood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,473 Help


Students who attend Tuscan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Maplewood Middle School
High:    Columbia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
African American:
11.3%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tuscan Elementary School ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.63. (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: White (65.5%), African American (11.3%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscan Elementary School is 12.5. 4 elementary schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscan Elementary School is $5,473, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tuscan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscan Elementary School 247th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Tuscan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Orange-Maplewood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Orange-Maplewood School District 199th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tuscan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.75 757th 1204 37.1%
2004 57.51 698th 1298 46.2%
2005 57.63 724th 1303 44.4%
2006 72.62 399th 1314 69.6%
2007 67.72 539th 1329 59.4%
2008 71.46 430th 1338 67.9%
2009 75.16 327th 1346 75.7%
2010 77.39 278th 1354 79.5%
2011 76.33 324th 1360 76.2%
2012 74.12 395th 1363 71.0%
2013 79.44 252nd 1367 81.6%
2014 78.23 284th 1363 79.2%
2015 87.26 155th 1357 88.6%
2016 81.65 239th 1346 82.2%
2017 83.77 199th 1352 85.3%
2018 78.77 287th 1353 78.8%
2019 76.89 330th 1360 75.7%
2021 83.20 189th 1317 85.6%
2022 85.75 195th 1345 85.5%
2023 81.63 247th 1342 81.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.29 397th 1001 60.3%
2019 54.87 384th 1007 61.9%
2021 50.28 359th 868 58.6%
2022 61.03 296th 949 68.8%
2023 56.79 329th 958 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.03 690th 942 26.8%
2019 16.83 779th 948 17.8%
2021 45.85 418th 839 50.2%
2022 51.34 358th 863 58.5%
2023 29.95 642nd 910 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.17 335th 1333 74.9%
2019 73.29 359th 1331 73.0%
2021 82.31 177th 1290 86.3%
2022 83.46 212th 1326 84.0%
2023 80.36 255th 1318 80.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 250th 1334 81.3%
2019 78.21 272nd 1335 79.6%
2021 80.88 206th 1297 84.1%
2022 86.44 168th 1324 87.3%
2023 80.80 250th 1315 81.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.24 118th 517 77.2%
2019 60.03 179th 522 65.7%
2021 61.63 116th 456 74.6%
2022 80.96 65th 494 86.8%
2023 75.19 87th 463 81.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.27 143rd 899 84.1%
2021 89.77 61st 896 93.2%
2022 77.47 168th 953 82.4%
2023 71.15 228th 982 76.8%
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Rank History for White students at Tuscan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.79 100th 1022 90.2%
2019 83.07 114th 1023 88.9%
2021 85.43 83rd 964 91.4%
2022 87.82 70th 976 92.8%
2023 85.07 99th 975 89.8%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, June 5, 2014

Open Quote Incredibly disappointing experience. Administration and staff are only focused on test scores, not actually teaching kids. We found there seems to be quite a bit of variety among the teaching staff (you have to do your homework on getting the best teacher for your child), diverse student body and active community of parents. Unfortunately, Principal Majeed sets a poor tone and example for the staff. Decisions about your child are made in a vacuum and a deaf ear is applied to outside opinion (including parents). Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 31, 2009

Open Quote Fabulous, highly qualified teachers and staff. Very warm and hardworking parent organization. Students who really want to learn and have a real sense of community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tuscan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 297 55 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1989 294 54 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 294 45 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1991 297 50 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1992 274 50 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 270 53 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 280 59 18 14 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 292 95 22 14 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 292 95 22 14 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 313 125 23 16 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 367 149 21 17 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2000 350 189 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 311 187 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 323 216 15 29 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2003 323 216 15 29 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2004 325 218 14 26 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2005 313 217 15 29 4 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 306 199 14 23 4 n/a n/a 0 546
2007 327 175 20 24 4 n/a n/a 0 550
2008 357 166 27 22 2 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 370 159 26 24 1 0 11 0 591
2010 401 140 26 29 1 0 23 0 620
2011 406 123 25 44 0 0 18 0 616
2012 398 118 28 45 0 0 20 0 609
2013 415 112 23 46 0 0 22 0 618
2014 403 112 20 42 0 0 34 0 611
2015 400 115 19 40 0 0 33 0 607
2016 422 112 17 52 0 0 37 0 640
2017 429 95 16 51 0 0 40 0 631
2018 424 93 17 40 0 0 42 0 616
2019 417 96 17 51 0 0 45 0 626
2020 446 82 14 51 0 0 44 0 637
2021 410 63 17 53 1 0 53 0 597
2022 376 58 19 61 1 0 53 0 568
2023 378 65 15 60 1 0 58 0 577

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 Tuscan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1989 371 16.0 23.1 n/a
1990 367 20.0 18.3 1.6
1991 378 25.0 15.1 2.1
1992 349 24.0 14.5 2.9
1993 356 21.8 16.3 7.6
1994 371 25.5 14.5 4.3
1995 423 27.0 15.7 5.9
1996 423 27.0 15.7 5.9
1998 478 28.0 17.1 6.9
1999 556 37.0 15.0 7.9
2000 579 36.0 16.1 11.9
2001 538 36.2 14.9 14.5
2002 583 39.0 14.9 14.9
2003 583 39.0 14.9 14.9
2004 584 38.5 15.2 14
2005 578 42.5 13.6 n/a
2006 546 39.0 14.0 12.3
2007 550 38.0 14.5 11.8
2008 574 31.0 18.5 10.1
2009 591 39.0 13.1 12.2
2010 620 38.0 16.3 10.8
2011 616 35.0 17.6 9.3
2012 609 42.4 14.3 9.9
2013 618 50.0 12.3 10.7
2014 611 47.2 12.9 10.3
2015 607 47.0 12.9 10.5
2016 640 43.0 14.8 10.3
2017 631 47.4 13.3 9.7
2018 616 48.4 12.7 8.1
2019 626 49.4 12.6 9.3
2020 637 48.0 13.2 6.9
2021 597 47.0 12.7 7
2022 568 49.0 11.5 7.4
2023 577 46.0 12.5 6.8

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 Tuscan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1989 371 16.0 23.1 n/a
1990 367 20.0 18.3 1.6
1991 378 25.0 15.1 2.1
1992 349 24.0 14.5 2.9
1993 356 21.8 16.3 7.6
1994 371 25.5 14.5 4.3
1995 423 27.0 15.7 5.9
1996 423 27.0 15.7 5.9
1998 478 28.0 17.1 6.9
1999 556 37.0 15.0 7.9
2000 579 36.0 16.1 11.9
2001 538 36.2 14.9 14.5
2002 583 39.0 14.9 14.9
2003 583 39.0 14.9 14.9
2004 584 38.5 15.2 14
2005 578 42.5 13.6 n/a
2006 546 39.0 14.0 12.3
2007 550 38.0 14.5 11.8
2008 574 31.0 18.5 10.1
2009 591 39.0 13.1 12.2
2010 620 38.0 16.3 10.8
2011 616 35.0 17.6 9.3
2012 609 42.4 14.3 9.9
2013 618 50.0 12.3 10.7
2014 611 47.2 12.9 10.3
2015 607 47.0 12.9 10.5
2016 640 43.0 14.8 10.3
2017 631 47.4 13.3 9.7
2018 616 48.4 12.7 8.1
2019 626 49.4 12.6 9.3
2020 637 48.0 13.2 6.9
2021 597 47.0 12.7 7
2022 568 49.0 11.5 7.4
2023 577 46.0 12.5 6.8

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 Tuscan Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $5,473

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscan 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 330th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 247th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tuscan Elementary School)68.964.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Orange-Maplewood School District)62.965.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuscan Elementary School)71.760.2
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Orange-Maplewood School District)68.158.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscan Elementary School)71.776.8
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Orange-Maplewood School District)71.374.6
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tuscan Elementary School)63.564.2
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Orange-Maplewood School District)60.858.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tuscan Elementary School)72.870.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Orange-Maplewood School District)70.372.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tuscan Elementary School)64.765.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Orange-Maplewood School District)57.656.8
 0.8%
   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 Students626577
 7.8%
African American9665
 32.3%
American Indian01
Asian1715
 11.8%
Hispanic5160
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White417378
 9.4%
Two or More Races4558
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.3%6.8%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscan Elementary School

Tuscan Elementary School ranks 247th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tuscan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maplewood Middle School
High : Columbia High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Tuscan Elementary School.

Students at Tuscan Elementary School are 66% White, 11% African American, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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