School No. 3

2405 Second Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, School No. 3 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School No. 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

School No. 3's student population of 386 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
386 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

School No. 3 ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School No. 3 is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#273 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
26%
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60-64%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
52%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
32%
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Black
6%
15%
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White
19%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School No. 3's ranking?
School No. 3 is ranked #273 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School No. 3 often compared to?
School No. 3is often viewed alongside schools like School No. 1, School No. 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend School No. 3?
386 students attend School No. 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of School No. 3 students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School No. 3?
School No. 3 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School No. 3 offer ?
School No. 3 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is School No. 3 part of?
School No. 3 is part of Fort Lee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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