Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katharine D Malone Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katharine D Malone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Katharine D Malone Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Are Better Together
School Rankings
Katharine D Malone Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katharine D Malone Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
63%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rockaway Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katharine D Malone Elementary School's ranking?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Katharine D Malone Elementary School?
303 students attend Katharine D Malone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Katharine D Malone Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Katharine D Malone Elementary School?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Katharine D Malone Elementary School offer ?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Katharine D Malone Elementary School part of?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is part of Rockaway Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Katharine D Malone Elementary School located?
Katharine D Malone Elementary School is located in the Lake Telemark neighborhood of Rockaway, NJ.
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