Walter M. Schirra Elementary School vs. Frost Elementary School
Should you attend Walter M. Schirra Elementary School or Frost 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 M. Schirra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Frost Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter M. Schirra 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Frost 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 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-4
Total Students
269 students
375 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#314 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
54
Grade 1 Students
36
65
Grade 2 Students
36
78
Grade 3 Students
47
78
Grade 4 Students
43
73
Grade 5 Students
37
-
Ungraded Students
28
27
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
33%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
56%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
