Watchung Elementary School vs. Hazelwood Elementary School
Should you attend Watchung Elementary School or Hazelwood 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
Watchung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Hazelwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 210 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Watchung Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hazelwood Elementary 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 60-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-3
Total Students
210 students
225 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#656 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#294 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
50
Kindergarten Students
47
39
Grade 1 Students
60
50
Grade 2 Students
51
44
Grade 3 Students
52
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
24%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
44%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
