Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
University Heights Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
University Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Heights Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
29%
32%
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Black
15%
15%
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White
47%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Heights Elementary School's ranking?
University Heights Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend University Heights Elementary School?
336 students attend University Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of University Heights Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Heights Elementary School?
University Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Heights Elementary School offer ?
University Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Heights Elementary School part of?
University Heights Elementary School is part of Hamilton Township Public School District.
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