Gantner Avenue School vs. Gilbert Avenue School
Should you attend Gantner Avenue School or Gilbert Avenue 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
Gantner Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gantner Avenue 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert Avenue 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
345 students
443 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1012 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
25
Kindergarten Students
62
66
Grade 1 Students
52
61
Grade 2 Students
60
89
Grade 3 Students
50
77
Grade 4 Students
60
70
Grade 5 Students
61
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
6%
% Hispanic
46%
48%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
35%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
