M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
OLD BRIDGE, NJ · Old Bridge Township School District · Grades K-5
520th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 61%▼ Declining
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School 520th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — declining.
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 120 students tested
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 215 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 76.7% | ▲ 12.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.0% | 8.8% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.5% | 7.0% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 4.2% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts |
Homes near M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Typical home value $642K in zip 08857 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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Elementary schools near M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Southwood Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 0.9 mi away387th of 1,324
ELA 62% · Math 63% - 7Virgil I. Grissom Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 1 mi away487th of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 54% - 8Walter M. Schirra Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 1.2 mi away286th of 1,324
ELA 69% · Math 67% - 8Alan B. Shepard Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 1.2 mi away344th of 1,324
ELA 67% · Math 62% - 7William A. Miller Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 1.3 mi away527th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 7Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 1.5 mi away456th of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 58% - 6James A. McDivitt Elementary SchoolOld Bridge Township School District · 2 mi away535th of 1,324
ELA 56% · Math 54% - 9Bowne-Munro Elementary SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 2 mi away172nd of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School in?
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School is part of the Old Bridge Township School District district in OLD BRIDGE, New Jersey.
Is M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School 520th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School?
White 77%, Hispanic 9%, Asian 7%, Black 4% (215 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08857 is $642K 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.