Berkeley Township Elementary School vs. Island Heights Elementary School
Should I attend Berkeley Township Elementary School or Island Heights Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Island Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 592 students in grades 5-6, Berkeley Township 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Island Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-6
PK-6
Total Students
592 students
121 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#640 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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18
Grade 1 Students
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23
Grade 2 Students
-
20
Grade 3 Students
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14
Grade 4 Students
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16
Grade 5 Students
249
17
Grade 6 Students
235
12
Ungraded Students
108
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
10%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
67%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
