Laura Donovan School vs. West Freehold School
Should you attend Laura Donovan School or West Freehold 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
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Top Rankings
Laura Donovan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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West Freehold School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laura Donovan School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Freehold School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
449 students
404 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#522 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#619 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
49
Grade 1 Students
71
69
Grade 2 Students
72
67
Grade 3 Students
96
60
Grade 4 Students
79
66
Grade 5 Students
67
66
Ungraded Students
-
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
13%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
72%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
