Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Battle Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Battle Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Battle Hill Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Battle Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battle Hill Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
28%
32%
Black
31%
15%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Battle Hill Elementary School is ranked #1673 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Battle Hill Elementary School?
379 students attend Battle Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Battle Hill Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Battle Hill Elementary School?
Battle Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Battle Hill Elementary School offer ?
Battle Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Battle Hill Elementary School part of?
Battle Hill Elementary School is part of Township Of Union School District.
School Reviews
2 1/17/2015
Poor special needs pre K.... not focused, unruly, assistants not on task
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