James A. McDivitt Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 · Old Bridge Township School District
#419 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#3791 of 50,301 nationally
About James A. McDivitt Elementary School
James A. McDivitt Elementary School is a public elementary located in Old Bridge, in the Old Bridge Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 536 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 419th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (80th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 536.
There are 10 schools in Old Bridge; James A. McDivitt Elementary School ranks 3rd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James A. McDivitt Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James A. McDivitt Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Old Bridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students · 1.1 km away
Alan B. Shepard Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students · 1.6 km away
Cheesequake School
Matawan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
255 students · 2.0 km away
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
268 students · 2.2 km away
Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
211 students · 2.6 km away
Old Bridge High School
Matawan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,659 students · 2.7 km away
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
224 students · 3.3 km away
Southwood Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students · 4.2 km away
Madison Park Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students · 4.7 km away
William A. Miller Elementary School
Old Bridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 4.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is James A. McDivitt Elementary School a good school?
James A. McDivitt Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #419 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James A. McDivitt Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
James A. McDivitt Elementary School ranks #419 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #3791 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James A. McDivitt Elementary School?
James A. McDivitt Elementary School had 536 students in 2025.
Is James A. McDivitt Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James A. McDivitt Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James A. McDivitt Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James A. McDivitt Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.