Shongum School vs. Northvail Elementary School
Should you attend Shongum School or Northvail 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
Shongum School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Northvail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
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 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northvail Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than 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 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
437 students
369 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#53 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
50
Grade 1 Students
72
47
Grade 2 Students
69
66
Grade 3 Students
80
64
Grade 4 Students
58
66
Grade 5 Students
97
57
Ungraded Students
-
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
71%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
80%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
