Shongum School vs. Center Grove School
Should you attend Shongum School or Center Grove 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
Shongum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Center Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shongum School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Grove School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
437 students
533 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#269 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
61
64
Grade 1 Students
72
84
Grade 2 Students
69
79
Grade 3 Students
80
67
Grade 4 Students
58
68
Grade 5 Students
97
70
Ungraded Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
16%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
80%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
