Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macafee Road School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macafee Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Macafee Road School's student population of 405 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Franklin Warriors
School Rankings
Macafee Road School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macafee Road School is 0.76, which is more 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
#984 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
36%
14%
White
20%
37%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Franklin Township Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macafee Road School's ranking?
Macafee Road School is ranked #984 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Macafee Road School often compared to?
Macafee Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Manor School, Conerly Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Macafee Road School?
405 students attend Macafee Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Macafee Road School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macafee Road School?
Macafee Road School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Macafee Road School offer ?
Macafee Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macafee Road School part of?
Macafee Road School is part of Franklin Township Public School District.
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