Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
BARNEGAT, NJ · Barnegat Township School District · Grades 5-6
292nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School 292nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 486 students tested
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 488 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 63.1% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 23.0% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.5% | 7.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Typical home value $504K in zip 08005 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Middle schools near Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Russell O. Brackman Middle SchoolBarnegat Township School District · 0.2 mi away322nd of 440
ELA 39% · Math 33% - 6Southern Regional Middle SchoolSouthern Regional School District · 3.6 mi away183rd of 440
ELA 65% · Math 49% - 6Stafford Intermediate SchoolStafford Township School District · 4.6 mi away197th of 440
ELA 59% · Math 50% - 5Lacey Township Middle SchoolLacey Township School District · 7.2 mi away263rd of 440
ELA 55% · Math 37% - 3Central Regional Middle SchoolCentral Regional School District · 9.2 mi away312th of 440
ELA 44% · Math 32% - 4Berkeley Township Elementary SchoolBerkeley Township School District · 10.7 mi away287th of 440
ELA 50% · Math 37% - 3Toms River Intermediate School SouthToms River Regional School District · 11 mi away348th of 440
ELA 43% · Math 24% - 2Pinelands Regional Jr. High SchoolPinelands Regional School District · 12 mi away364th of 440
ELA 40% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School in?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is part of the Barnegat Township School District district in BARNEGAT, New Jersey.
Is Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School 292nd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
White 63%, Hispanic 23%, Black 8%, Two or more races 4% (488 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08005 is $504K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.