Aaron Decker School vs. Lavallette Elementary School
Should you attend Aaron Decker School or Lavallette Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Aaron Decker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Lavallette Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Aaron Decker School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lavallette Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
369 students
160 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#906 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-39%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
18
Kindergarten Students
60
23
Grade 1 Students
64
19
Grade 2 Students
78
13
Grade 3 Students
81
15
Grade 4 Students
63
13
Grade 5 Students
-
15
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
13
Grade 8 Students
-
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
6%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
60%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.53
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
