Jefferson Elementary School vs. George Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or George Washington 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
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
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-6
Total Students
302 students
779 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1143 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1654 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
6-9%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
52
84
Grade 1 Students
54
91
Grade 2 Students
52
98
Grade 3 Students
58
104
Grade 4 Students
35
108
Grade 5 Students
-
128
Grade 6 Students
-
149
Ungraded Students
19
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
90%
97%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
5%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
