Betty Mcelmon Elementary School vs. Wolf Hill School
Should I attend Betty Mcelmon Elementary School or Wolf Hill 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
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Wolf Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Betty Mcelmon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wolf Hill School ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
330 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#216 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
13
Kindergarten Students
66
42
Grade 1 Students
58
58
Grade 2 Students
59
49
Grade 3 Students
58
55
Grade 4 Students
59
61
Ungraded Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
78%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%