Number 2 vs. Number 1
Should you attend Number 2 or Number 1? 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
Top Rankings
Number 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Number 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 2 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 1 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
635 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1951 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1884 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
115
27
Kindergarten Students
82
53
Grade 1 Students
91
59
Grade 2 Students
98
70
Grade 3 Students
74
62
Grade 4 Students
94
44
Grade 5 Students
81
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
61%
49%
% Black
24%
31%
% White
9%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
