George Washington Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend George Washington 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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Top Rankings
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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 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1033 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
-
Kindergarten Students
48
19
Grade 1 Students
44
31
Grade 2 Students
49
27
Grade 3 Students
50
31
Grade 4 Students
50
28
Grade 5 Students
44
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
48%
47%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
44%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%