Wolf Hill School vs. Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
Should you attend Wolf Hill School or Betty Mcelmon 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
Wolf Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wolf Hill School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Betty Mcelmon 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 55-59% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
295 students
326 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#622 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
26
Kindergarten Students
49
56
Grade 1 Students
41
66
Grade 2 Students
53
59
Grade 3 Students
46
56
Grade 4 Students
52
63
Ungraded Students
41
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
84%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
