Center Grove School vs. Fernbrook School
Should I attend Center Grove School or Fernbrook 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
Center Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Fernbrook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Grove 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fernbrook School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
499 students
504 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#786 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
-
Kindergarten Students
70
82
Grade 1 Students
78
76
Grade 2 Students
69
84
Grade 3 Students
64
91
Grade 4 Students
70
70
Grade 5 Students
63
101
Ungraded Students
25
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
26%
% Hispanic
17%
28%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
61%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
