The top reported proficiency rate is 95% in English language arts. The lowest is 59% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Markham Place School
Markham Place School sits in Little Silver, a primarily residential Monmouth County borough where most adults commute to jobs in New York City or North Jersey. The school serves the fifth through eighth grades, the sole upper-elementary and middle school in the Little Silver Boro School District. A small downtown runs along Prospect Avenue, and the historic train station offers NJ Transit service to Manhattan, making this a commuter-heavy community with a relatively stable population.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it does not receive Title I funding. The student body is predominantly white, with a small share of Hispanic students and an even smaller share of Asian students. A very small fraction of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The total enrollment is moderate for a school spanning four grade levels.
Academically, Markham Place School posts strong results on the state's NJSLA assessments. In English language arts, proficiency rates are high across all four tested grades, with every grade level showing a strong majority of students meeting or exceeding the state standard. In mathematics, the sixth and seventh grades also show very high proficiency, while the fifth and eighth grades are somewhat lower but still well above average. Science results are lower than the ELA and math scores in both grades where science is tested, which a parent may want to look into further with the school. When compared to other districts in Monmouth County, the school ranks in the top quarter for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades.
Because Markham Place School serves only grades five through eight, it does not have a graduation rate. The data does not include chronic absenteeism figures, so that metric is unavailable for this school. Special education and English learner counts were also not reported in the available data.
The district has made two recent changes that matter for families. Voters approved a bond referendum for facility improvements across both district schools, including roof repairs, HVAC upgrades, security enhancements, window replacements, and accessibility improvements, with work expected to finish in 2025. Separately, the district launched full-day kindergarten starting in the 2024-2025 school year, a shift from the previous half-day program. This affects families with children entering the district from the elementary level.
Housing values in the area are well above national and state benchmarks, reflecting the borough's desirability as a commuter community near the Jersey Shore. The typical home value is roughly double the national figure. The county housing market remains active with a slightly increased number of listings compared to the prior year, and homes sell relatively quickly.
For a family considering Markham Place School, the picture is one of consistently high academic performance in a small, cohesive district. The student body is homogeneous in both race and socioeconomic background. The school's strengths in ELA and math are clear, while science proficiency is a softer area. The district has invested in its facilities and expanded its early childhood offering, suggesting a commitment to maintaining and improving the school environment. The high housing costs mean that entry into the district requires significant financial resources, but for families who can afford it, the academic pathway through these middle years is a strong one. High school students attend Red Bank Regional High School, which is regional and located outside Little Silver, so families should also consider that high school's programs and character when making a decision.
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