Walter Hill School vs. Harrison Township Elementary School
Should you attend Walter Hill School or Harrison Township 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
Walter Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 252 students in grades 6, Walter Hill School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harrison Township Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6
PK-3
Total Students
252 students
770 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#710 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
48
Kindergarten Students
-
187
Grade 1 Students
-
166
Grade 2 Students
-
176
Grade 3 Students
-
189
Grade 6 Students
231
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Ungraded Students
21
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
14%
5%
% White
68%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
