Walter Hill School vs. Centre City Elementary School
Should you attend Walter Hill School or Centre City 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
Walter Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Centre City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades 6, Walter Hill 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 58% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Centre City Elementary School 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 65-69% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6
K-3
Total Students
252 students
492 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#663 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#334 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
165
Grade 2 Students
-
175
Grade 3 Students
-
151
Grade 6 Students
231
-
Ungraded Students
21
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
14%
4%
% White
68%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
