Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Keyport Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keyport Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Keyport Central School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keyport Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keyport Central School is 0.62, 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
#1456 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
45%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
42%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keyport Central School's ranking?
Keyport Central School is ranked #1456 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Keyport Central School often compared to?
Keyport Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Matawan-aberdeen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Keyport Central School?
605 students attend Keyport Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Keyport Central School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keyport Central School?
Keyport Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Keyport Central School offer ?
Keyport Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keyport Central School part of?
Keyport Central School is part of Keyport School District.
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