Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Township High School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Washington Township High 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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Overview
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,108 students in grades 9-12, Washington Township High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
9-12
Total Students
482 students
2,108 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
167 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1907 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
14%
Graduation Rate
n/a
92%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
94
-
Grade 1 Students
93
-
Grade 2 Students
68
-
Grade 3 Students
69
-
Grade 4 Students
85
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Grade 5 Students
73
-
Grade 9 Students
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517
Grade 10 Students
-
526
Grade 11 Students
-
526
Grade 12 Students
-
539
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
65%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
