Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. George Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or George Washington 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
169 students
330 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#821 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
27
46
Grade 1 Students
27
49
Grade 2 Students
29
44
Grade 3 Students
27
49
Grade 4 Students
29
48
Grade 5 Students
30
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
47%
41%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
49%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
