Ridgeway Elementary School vs. Manchester Township Elementary School
Should you attend Ridgeway Elementary School or Manchester Township Elementary School? 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
School
Top Rankings
Ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Manchester Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridgeway Elementary School 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manchester Township Elementary School 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 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
491 students
555 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1401 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1229 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
55
Kindergarten Students
60
85
Grade 1 Students
76
77
Grade 2 Students
67
84
Grade 3 Students
60
87
Grade 4 Students
87
90
Grade 5 Students
71
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
44%
37%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
39%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
