Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, School No. 2 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 60-64% (which is higher 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 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School No. 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
School No. 2's student population of 357 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School No. 2 ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School No. 2 is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
49%
10%
Hispanic
22%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School No. 2's ranking?
School No. 2 is ranked #471 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School No. 2 often compared to?
School No. 2is often viewed alongside schools like School No. 1, School No. 3 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School No. 2?
357 students attend School No. 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of School No. 2 students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School No. 2?
School No. 2 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School No. 2 offer ?
School No. 2 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is School No. 2 part of?
School No. 2 is part of Fort Lee School District.
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