Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, School No. 3 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 84% 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: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School No. 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
School No. 3's student population of 339 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School No. 3 ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School No. 3 is 0.66, 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
#240 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
53%
10%
Hispanic
19%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
16%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 3's ranking?
School No. 3 is ranked #240 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School No. 3 often compared to?
School No. 3is often viewed alongside schools like School No. 1, School No. 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School No. 3?
339 students attend School No. 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of School No. 3 students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School No. 3?
School No. 3 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School No. 3 offer ?
School No. 3 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is School No. 3 part of?
School No. 3 is part of Fort Lee School District.
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