Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Evergreen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evergreen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Evergreen Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Evergreen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#272 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
13%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
61%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen Elementary School's ranking?
Evergreen Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Evergreen Elementary School often compared to?
Evergreen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
405 students attend Evergreen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Evergreen Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Evergreen Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
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