Bells Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Bells Elementary School or Thomas 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
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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bells 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 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas 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 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
571 students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1109 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
88
Grade 1 Students
90
102
Grade 2 Students
95
94
Grade 3 Students
94
74
Grade 4 Students
96
67
Grade 5 Students
109
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
14%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
74%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
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2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%