Thomas Paine Elementary School vs. Bret Harte Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Paine Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bret Harte Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
359 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#460 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
52
Grade 1 Students
54
52
Grade 2 Students
51
66
Grade 3 Students
53
63
Grade 4 Students
70
66
Grade 5 Students
55
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
10%
20%
% Hispanic
20%
9%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
48%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
