Signal Hill School vs. Edward T. Hamilton
Should you attend Signal Hill School or Edward T. Hamilton? 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
Signal Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Edward T. Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Signal Hill 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 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward T. Hamilton 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 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
447 students
516 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#380 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
88
Grade 1 Students
69
91
Grade 2 Students
71
90
Grade 3 Students
72
84
Grade 4 Students
71
86
Grade 5 Students
75
77
Ungraded Students
13
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
23%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
63%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
