Fernbrook School vs. Center Grove School
Should you attend Fernbrook School or Center Grove 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
Fernbrook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
Serving 498 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 533 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
498 students
533 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#893 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#269 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
81
64
Grade 1 Students
82
84
Grade 2 Students
75
79
Grade 3 Students
90
67
Grade 4 Students
97
68
Grade 5 Students
73
70
Ungraded Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
16%
% Hispanic
29%
19%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
42%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
