William H. Ross III School
MARGATE, NJ · Margate City School District · Grades PK-4
386th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▼ Declining
William H. Ross III School ranking
SchoolRow ranks William H. Ross III School 386th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — declining.
William H. Ross III School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 73 students tested
William H. Ross III School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 184 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.9% | 87.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.2% | 7.6% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.3% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near William H. Ross III School
Typical home value $1.13M in zip 08402 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near William H. Ross III School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Ventnor Elementary SchoolVentnor City School District · 0.6 mi away438th of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 61% - 7Richmond Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 2.6 mi away518th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 49% - 4Chelsea Heights SchoolAtlantic City School District · 2.6 mi away797th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 37% - 3Sovereign Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 3.2 mi away984th of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 21% - 3Brighton Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 3.3 mi away1,033rd of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 2Texas Avenue SchoolAtlantic City School District · 3.6 mi away1,185th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 16% - 2South Main Street Elementary SchoolPleasantville Public School District · 4 mi away1,086th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 22% - 7Northfield Community Elementary SchoolNorthfield City School District · 4 mi away485th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William H. Ross III School in?
William H. Ross III School is part of the Margate City School District district in MARGATE, New Jersey.
Is William H. Ross III School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William H. Ross III School 386th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of William H. Ross III School?
White 87%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 4% (184 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William H. Ross III School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08402 is $1.13M 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.