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Public School | Grades K-5 | Howell Township

Taunton Elementary School is located in Howell, NJ and is one of 9 elementary schools in Howell Township School District. It is a public school that serves 485 students in grades K-5.

Taunton Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Jersey in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Taunton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Taunton Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Taunton Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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41 Taunton Dr, Howell, NJ 07731

(732) 751-2497

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 485

47% 53%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Taunton Elementary School had 15% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

81%

Hispanic

10%

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

Howell Township District Spending

$15,086Per Pupil

The Howell Township spends $15,086 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 43% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Howell Township District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Taunton Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the NJASK

What is it?

The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) is an annual test used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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About the NJASK

What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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