Ralph S Maugham School

Summary:

Ralph S Maugham School is an exemplary elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Tenafly, New Jersey. Part of the Tenafly Public School District, which is ranked 44th out of 613 districts in the state, Ralph S Maugham consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking between 51st and 192nd out of over 1,300 schools in recent years.

The school's students perform exceptionally well on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) exams, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to 50.8% statewide and 81.5% in the Tenafly district. In NJSLA/Mathematics, 88.5% of 4th-grade students at Ralph S Maugham School were proficient or better, compared to 45% statewide and 81.7% in the Tenafly district.

In addition to its strong academic performance, Ralph S Maugham School also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.1% to 18.1% in recent years, which are generally lower than the state and district averages. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 13 in recent years, indicating a favorable learning environment. While the nearby Malcolm S Mackay School and Walter Stillman School within the Tenafly Public School District also demonstrate strong academic performance, Ralph S Maugham School appears to outperform these schools in certain areas, such as the performance of its English Language Learner and special education students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 111 Magnolia Avenue
       Tenafly, NJ  07670


(201) 816-7705

District: Tenafly Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,945 Help


Students who attend Ralph S Maugham School usually attend:

Middle:    Tenafly Middle School
High:    Tenafly High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Asian:
29.5%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ralph S Maugham School ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Tenafly Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.09. (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 Ralph S Maugham School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Tenafly Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), Asian (29.5%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Tenafly Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ralph S Maugham School is 13, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Tenafly Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ralph S Maugham School is $9,945, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Tenafly Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ralph S Maugham School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ralph S Maugham School 192nd of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Ralph S Maugham School in the ranking list.)

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Tenafly Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tenafly Public School District 44th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ralph S Maugham School

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Rank History for all students at Ralph S Maugham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.18 16th 1204 98.7%
2004 85.29 58th 1298 95.5%
2005 79.80 182nd 1303 86.0%
2006 84.93 23rd 1314 98.2%
2007 84.87 13th 1329 99.0%
2008 84.00 58th 1338 95.7%
2009 84.52 99th 1346 92.6%
2010 84.88 76th 1354 94.4%
2011 85.10 71st 1360 94.8%
2012 83.56 113th 1363 91.7%
2013 87.11 48th 1367 96.5%
2014 84.79 114th 1363 91.6%
2015 84.51 202nd 1357 85.1%
2016 90.61 91st 1346 93.2%
2017 91.80 60th 1352 95.6%
2018 89.54 101st 1353 92.5%
2019 91.92 58th 1360 95.7%
2021 94.26 52nd 1317 96.1%
2022 94.26 51st 1345 96.2%
2023 93.54 56th 1342 95.8%
2024 86.09 192nd 1338 85.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ralph S Maugham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.12 50th 434 88.5%
2019 99.16 8th 463 98.3%
2021 97.63 21st 411 94.9%
2022 99.99 1st 489 99.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ralph S Maugham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.35 149th 1001 85.1%
2019 89.25 80th 1007 92.1%
2021 75.39 140th 868 83.9%
2022 93.44 40th 949 95.8%
2023 91.24 54th 958 94.4%
2024 58.57 319th 989 67.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ralph S Maugham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.97 173rd 1333 87.0%
2019 89.12 78th 1331 94.1%
2021 91.32 81st 1290 93.7%
2022 89.90 114th 1326 91.4%
2023 93.79 44th 1318 96.7%
2024 79.45 276th 1317 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ralph S Maugham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.93 66th 1334 95.1%
2019 92.33 55th 1335 95.9%
2021 94.91 38th 1297 97.1%
2022 94.94 35th 1324 97.4%
2023 91.90 73rd 1315 94.4%
2024 89.18 112th 1313 91.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ralph S Maugham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.74 70th 370 81.1%
2019 83.76 20th 370 94.6%
2021 79.44 50th 339 85.3%
2022 75.14 71st 348 79.6%
2023 70.60 96th 346 72.3%
2024 63.05 144th 340 57.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ralph S Maugham School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.78 246th 1022 75.9%
2019 79.26 149th 1023 85.4%
2021 79.13 140th 964 85.5%
2022 92.11 22nd 976 97.7%
2023 88.83 65th 975 93.3%
2024 71.49 241st 963 75.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Ralph S Maugham School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 183 3 28 11 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 193 5 27 17 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1990 190 6 30 12 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 195 1 31 10 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1992 203 0 37 7 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1993 206 0 38 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1994 192 3 46 8 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1995 180 3 52 5 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1996 180 3 52 5 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 192 0 52 6 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1999 206 1 59 5 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 230 5 47 7 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 242 6 44 8 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 263 5 55 10 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 263 5 55 10 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 293 4 69 11 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2005 301 7 70 10 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 307 4 84 13 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 310 1 70 26 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2008 299 0 75 16 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 284 0 88 16 0 0 0 0 388
2010 272 0 90 17 0 0 1 0 380
2011 267 0 93 21 0 0 3 0 384
2012 264 0 93 22 0 0 5 0 384
2013 262 0 101 28 0 0 13 0 404
2014 238 3 121 29 0 0 18 0 409
2015 210 3 131 31 0 0 23 0 398
2016 207 3 132 32 0 0 31 0 405
2017 204 4 131 28 0 0 31 0 398
2018 199 1 146 28 0 0 37 0 411
2019 205 3 145 27 0 0 32 0 412
2020 185 2 133 31 0 0 27 0 378
2021 185 4 109 38 0 0 28 0 364
2022 186 3 109 41 0 0 24 0 363
2023 184 3 104 41 0 0 21 0 353

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 Ralph S Maugham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 12.0 18.7 n/a
1989 242 12.0 20.1 n/a
1990 238 12.0 19.8 0.8
1991 237 13.0 18.2 0.4
1992 247 12.0 20.5 1.2
1993 246 14.9 16.5 0.4
1994 249 15.9 15.7 0.8
1995 240 15.5 15.5 1.3
1996 240 15.5 15.5 1.3
1998 250 15.5 16.1 0.8
1999 271 15.5 17.5 1.5
2000 289 15.5 18.6 1.4
2001 300 15.8 19.0 0.3
2002 333 20.6 16.2 0.3
2003 333 20.6 16.2 0.3
2004 377 22.7 16.6 0.5
2005 388 24.4 15.9 n/a
2006 408 25.5 16.0 1.5
2007 407 26.0 15.7 n/a
2008 390 25.0 15.6 0.5
2009 388 34.5 9.6 2.3
2010 380 26.0 14.6 1.8
2011 384 25.5 15.0 2.6
2012 384 28.1 13.6 2.1
2013 404 26.3 15.3 4
2014 409 30.4 13.4 3.4
2015 398 29.0 13.7 4.5
2016 405 32.0 12.6 4.2
2017 398 30.3 13.1 3
2018 411 30.3 13.5 2.7
2019 412 30.3 13.5 1.9
2020 378 30.3 12.4 1.9
2021 364 33.4 10.8 1.4
2022 363 29.9 12.1 5
2023 353 26.9 13.0 5.7

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 Ralph S Maugham School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 12.0 18.7 n/a
1989 242 12.0 20.1 n/a
1990 238 12.0 19.8 0.8
1991 237 13.0 18.2 0.4
1992 247 12.0 20.5 1.2
1993 246 14.9 16.5 0.4
1994 249 15.9 15.7 0.8
1995 240 15.5 15.5 1.3
1996 240 15.5 15.5 1.3
1998 250 15.5 16.1 0.8
1999 271 15.5 17.5 1.5
2000 289 15.5 18.6 1.4
2001 300 15.8 19.0 0.3
2002 333 20.6 16.2 0.3
2003 333 20.6 16.2 0.3
2004 377 22.7 16.6 0.5
2005 388 24.4 15.9 n/a
2006 408 25.5 16.0 1.5
2007 407 26.0 15.7 n/a
2008 390 25.0 15.6 0.5
2009 388 34.5 9.6 2.3
2010 380 26.0 14.6 1.8
2011 384 25.5 15.0 2.6
2012 384 28.1 13.6 2.1
2013 404 26.3 15.3 4
2014 409 30.4 13.4 3.4
2015 398 29.0 13.7 4.5
2016 405 32.0 12.6 4.2
2017 398 30.3 13.1 3
2018 411 30.3 13.5 2.7
2019 412 30.3 13.5 1.9
2020 378 30.3 12.4 1.9
2021 364 33.4 10.8 1.4
2022 363 29.9 12.1 5
2023 353 26.9 13.0 5.7

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 Ralph S Maugham School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $31 (0.3%) $9,914 (99.7%) $9,945

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ralph S Maugham 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 58th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 56th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ralph S Maugham School)78.876.8
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Public School District)74.476.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ralph S Maugham School)85.388
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Public School District)76.285.9
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph S Maugham School)77.271
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Public School District)83.781.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ralph S Maugham School)83.873.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Public School District)82.379.9
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ralph S Maugham School)92.992.4
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tenafly Public School District)86.286.2
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ralph S Maugham School)8886.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tenafly Public School District)82.380.8
 1.5%
   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 Students412353
 14.3%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian145104
 28.3%
Hispanic2741
 51.9%
Pacific Islander00
White205184
 10.2%
Two or More Races3221
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.9%5.7%
 3.7%


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Students who attend Ralph S Maugham School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tenafly Middle School
High : Tenafly High School

Ralph S Maugham School ranks 192nd of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Ralph S Maugham School.

Students at Ralph S Maugham School are 52% White, 29% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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