Number 6 vs. Number 5
Should you attend Number 6 or Number 5? 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 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Number 5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 332 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 290 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 10:1 is lower 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
332 students
290 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1744 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1493 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
50
Kindergarten Students
50
40
Grade 1 Students
39
42
Grade 2 Students
57
35
Grade 3 Students
40
36
Grade 4 Students
51
46
Grade 5 Students
60
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
44%
30%
% Black
21%
59%
% White
29%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
16%
