Midland Elementary School vs. Parkway Elementary School
Should you attend Midland Elementary School or Parkway 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
Midland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Midland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Parkway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-4
Total Students
189 students
300 students


% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#334 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
-
61
Kindergarten Students
36
34
Grade 1 Students
34
55
Grade 2 Students
35
34
Grade 3 Students
34
44
Grade 4 Students
33
41
Ungraded Students
17
31
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
34%
30%


% Hispanic
24%
15%


% Black
3%
3%


% White
33%
49%


% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
1%


Diversity Score
0.72
0.65


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%

