Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 vs. Charles J. Riley School 9
Should I attend Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 or Charles J. Riley School 9? 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
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Top Rankings
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Charles J. Riley School 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Casimir Pulaski School No. 8 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (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.
Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Charles J. Riley School 9 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
546 students
692 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2179 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1861 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
58
26
Kindergarten Students
39
71
Grade 1 Students
63
86
Grade 2 Students
53
73
Grade 3 Students
60
68
Grade 4 Students
57
78
Grade 5 Students
60
77
Grade 6 Students
46
74
Grade 7 Students
54
55
Grade 8 Students
56
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
94%
40%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
n/a
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.11
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%