Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Clara B. Worth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Clara B. Worth Elementary School's student population of 702 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clara B. Worth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clara B. Worth Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
71%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara B. Worth Elementary School's ranking?
Clara B. Worth Elementary School is ranked #1297 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Clara B. Worth Elementary School often compared to?
Clara B. Worth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Clara B. Worth Elementary School?
702 students attend Clara B. Worth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Clara B. Worth Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clara B. Worth Elementary School?
Clara B. Worth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Clara B. Worth Elementary School offer ?
Clara B. Worth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Clara B. Worth Elementary School part of?
Clara B. Worth Elementary School is part of Berkeley Township School District.
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