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