M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School vs. William A. Miller Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
M. Scott Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M. Scott Carpenter Elementary 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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William A. Miller Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
215 students
324 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#681 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
31
50
Grade 1 Students
32
51
Grade 2 Students
32
69
Grade 3 Students
30
51
Grade 4 Students
48
49
Grade 5 Students
42
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
19%
% Hispanic
9%
17%
% Black
4%
8%
% White
77%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
