Horace Mann Elementary School vs. James F. Cooper Elementary School
Should you attend Horace Mann Elementary School or James F. Cooper 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
Horace Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 284 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James F. Cooper 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
287 students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#409 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
40
Grade 1 Students
48
37
Grade 2 Students
38
53
Grade 3 Students
47
50
Grade 4 Students
54
52
Grade 5 Students
49
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
20%
% Hispanic
19%
11%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
48%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%