George Washington Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend George Washington Elementary School or Jefferson 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
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 779 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
779 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1654 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1143 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
84
52
Grade 1 Students
91
54
Grade 2 Students
98
52
Grade 3 Students
104
58
Grade 4 Students
108
35
Grade 5 Students
128
-
Grade 6 Students
149
-
Ungraded Students
17
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
97%
90%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
