Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 vs. Charles J. Riley School 9
Should you attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 or Charles J. Riley School 9? 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
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Top Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Charles J. Riley School 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 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 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (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.
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charles J. Riley School 9 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-8
Total Students
317 students
726 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2197 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1603 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
26
Kindergarten Students
51
75
Grade 1 Students
44
84
Grade 2 Students
51
73
Grade 3 Students
39
84
Grade 4 Students
49
77
Grade 5 Students
44
85
Grade 6 Students
39
85
Grade 7 Students
-
83
Grade 8 Students
-
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
93%
42%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
n/a
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
