Jefferson School vs. Roosevelt School
Should you attend Jefferson School or Roosevelt 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
Jefferson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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Overview
Serving 236 students in grades 3-5, Jefferson 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 37% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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).
Serving 297 students in grades 3-5, Roosevelt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
236 students
297 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1340 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
76
84
Grade 4 Students
87
95
Grade 5 Students
73
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
46%
38%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
42%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
