Thomas Jefferson School vs. Alexander Hamilton
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson School or Alexander Hamilton? 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
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Top Rankings
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Alexander Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 275 students in grades 3-5, Thomas Jefferson School ranks in the top 50% 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 272 students in grades 3-5, Alexander Hamilton ranks in the top 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 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
275 students
272 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1027 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
93
77
Grade 4 Students
99
93
Grade 5 Students
73
80
Ungraded Students
10
22
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
42%
57%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
43%
31%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
