Serving 478 students in grades 5-8, George G White ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George G White ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
George G White's student population of 478 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George G White 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 George G White is 0.52, 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
#435 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
67%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George G White's ranking?
George G White is ranked #435 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend George G White?
478 students attend George G White.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of George G White students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George G White?
George G White has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George G White offer ?
George G White offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is George G White part of?
George G White is part of Hillsdale School District.
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