Edgemont Elementary School vs. Watchung Elementary School
Should you attend Edgemont Elementary School or Watchung 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
Edgemont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Watchung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgemont Elementary 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watchung Elementary 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
255 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#295 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
59
Grade 1 Students
45
69
Grade 2 Students
45
64
Grade 3 Students
39
58
Grade 4 Students
41
71
Grade 5 Students
43
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
25%
15%
% Black
11%
9%
% White
49%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
