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John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School vs. Teaneck Community Charter School

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School Overview

School
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
491 W Englewood Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
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7/
10
Top 50%
Teaneck Community Charter School
563 Chestnut Avenue
Teaneck, NJ 07666
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John Greenleaf Whittier 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 50-54% (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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Teaneck Community Charter 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 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-8
Total Students
373 students
367 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Teaneck Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Teaneck Community Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Teaneck Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Teaneck School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Teaneck Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#872 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#844 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Teaneck Community Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NJ)
42%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Teaneck School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Teaneck Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Teaneck School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Teaneck Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Teaneck Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Teaneck Community Charter School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
57
45
Grade 1 Students
86
45
Grade 2 Students
79
45
Grade 3 Students
76
45
Grade 4 Students
75
45
Grade 5 Students
-
36
Grade 6 Students
-
36
Grade 7 Students
-
35
Grade 8 Students
-
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Teaneck School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Teaneck Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Teaneck School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Teaneck Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
31%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Teaneck School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Teaneck Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Teaneck School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Teaneck Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Teaneck School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Teaneck Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Teaneck School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Teaneck Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Teaneck School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Teaneck Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Teaneck School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Teaneck Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Teaneck Community Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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