Center Grove School vs. Fernbrook School
Should you attend Center Grove School or Fernbrook 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
Center Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Fernbrook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Grove School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fernbrook 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 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
548 students
504 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#269 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#893 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
89
-
Kindergarten Students
82
70
Grade 1 Students
64
90
Grade 2 Students
84
86
Grade 3 Students
83
73
Grade 4 Students
74
84
Grade 5 Students
72
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
20%
% Hispanic
20%
32%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
59%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
