George Washington School vs. Betsy Ross Elementary School
Should you attend George Washington School or Betsy Ross 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
George Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Betsy Ross Elementary 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 193 students in grades Kindergarten-3, George Washington School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
193 students
276 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#119 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
52
Grade 1 Students
45
78
Grade 2 Students
48
66
Grade 3 Students
56
80
Ungraded Students
8
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
14%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
64%
65%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
