Thomas Jefferson School vs. Alexander Hamilton
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Alexander Hamilton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 285 students in grades 3-5, Thomas Jefferson 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 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 students in grades 3-5, Alexander Hamilton 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 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
285 students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1059 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
92
92
Grade 4 Students
102
72
Grade 5 Students
91
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
44%
58%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
42%
30%
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%