Number 5 vs. Number 6
Should you attend Number 5 or Number 6? 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 5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Number 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 5 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 6 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
335 students
329 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1744 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
82
28
Kindergarten Students
45
46
Grade 1 Students
42
55
Grade 2 Students
48
45
Grade 3 Students
31
59
Grade 4 Students
38
42
Grade 5 Students
49
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
49%
% Black
51%
19%
% White
5%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
