Carteret Elementary School vs. Watsessing Elementary School
Should you attend Carteret Elementary School or Watsessing 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
Carteret Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Watsessing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carteret 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Watsessing Elementary School 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
383 students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1085 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
47
Grade 1 Students
58
49
Grade 2 Students
53
43
Grade 3 Students
63
49
Grade 4 Students
57
47
Grade 5 Students
45
40
Grade 6 Students
53
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
69%
46%
% Black
18%
28%
% White
9%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%