School #3 vs. School #2
Should you attend School #3 or School #2? 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
School #3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School #2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #3 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, School #2 ranks in the top 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 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
244 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#885 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
53
Grade 1 Students
37
61
Grade 2 Students
38
55
Grade 3 Students
45
56
Grade 4 Students
38
67
Grade 5 Students
50
70
Ungraded Students
-
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
56%
43%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
32%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
