Van Holten Primary School vs. Hamilton Primary School
Should you attend Van Holten Primary School or Hamilton Primary 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
Van Holten Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Hamilton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Van Holten Primary 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 65-69% (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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hamilton Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
311 students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#244 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
30
47
Grade 1 Students
69
85
Grade 2 Students
61
113
Grade 3 Students
86
97
Grade 4 Students
65
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
37%
% Hispanic
16%
12%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
52%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%