The top reported proficiency rate is 82% in Math. The lowest is 55% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Applegarth Elementary School
Applegarth Elementary School serves fourth and fifth graders in Monroe Township, a suburban community in Gloucester County that is part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The school is a regular public school and sits within the Monroe Township School District. Because it covers only two grade levels, there is no high school graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data to report, and the academic picture comes entirely from state testing in those grades.
Academically, Applegarth performs at a notably high level. On the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments, the school's combined proficiency across math and English language arts places it in the top quartile among districts in Middlesex County. The proficiency rates in both fourth and fifth grade math are strong, and the English language arts results at both grade levels are also solid, with a clear majority of students meeting the state's proficiency bar. Science testing in fifth grade shows a more moderate outcome, with about half of students reaching the proficient level. A family looking at these results will see a school where most children are meeting grade-level expectations in reading and math, with science representing an area where the school may be working to strengthen performance.
The student body is overwhelmingly Asian, making up the large majority of enrollment. White students constitute a small share, and Black and Hispanic students each account for a very small portion of the school's population. The remaining students identify as multiracial or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is very small, which places Applegarth in a context where economic disadvantage is not a dominant factor in the school's profile. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners was not available from the state reporting, so a parent who wants to understand how the school serves those populations should ask the school directly.
Monroe Township itself is a low-density, car-dependent suburb with a population that has grown steadily over recent decades. The township's commercial core is centered on Williamstown, while the rest of the community consists of subdivisions and strip development along the Black Horse Pike and other arterial roads. The housing market in the area is active, with home values that are above the national median. The typical commute for residents is longer than average, reflecting the area's role as a bedroom community for Philadelphia and other job centers. The school district operates multiple elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school spread across the township, meaning that Applegarth students will move on to other district schools after fifth grade.
The district brief turned up no publicly reported recent changes of note to district operations, facilities, or policy that would affect a family's decision. The absence of such information means there is no specific news to weigh, and a parent should contact the district directly for updates on any planned changes.
Applegarth is a straightforward fit for a family looking for a high-performing elementary school in a suburban setting where the student body is predominantly Asian and economic diversity is limited. The academic results are strong, and the school's narrow grade band means a student will transition to a new school after two years. A parent who values high math and reading proficiency and wants a school where most students are meeting state standards will find Applegarth well-aligned with those priorities.
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