Number 8 vs. Number 9
Should you attend Number 8 or Number 9? 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 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Number 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 8 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 30-34% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 9 ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
325 students
309 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1105 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
44
Kindergarten Students
47
38
Grade 1 Students
45
46
Grade 2 Students
48
52
Grade 3 Students
51
42
Grade 4 Students
44
38
Grade 5 Students
59
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
58%
37%
% Black
16%
29%
% White
21%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
