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Center Grove School vs. Ironia School

Should you attend Center Grove School or Ironia School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Center Grove School
25 School House Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ironia School
303 Dover Chester Road
Randolph, NJ 07869
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Center Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Grove School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ironia 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 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
548 students
498 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ironia School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center Grove School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ironia School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ironia School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center Grove School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Randolph Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ironia School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Randolph Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#241 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#1016 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center Grove School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ironia School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in NJ)
56%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironia School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironia School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ironia School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Center Grove School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ironia School by grade.
Pre-K Students
89
-
Kindergarten Students
82
86
Grade 1 Students
64
83
Grade 2 Students
84
71
Grade 3 Students
83
90
Grade 4 Students
74
79
Grade 5 Students
72
89

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Center Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ironia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ironia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ironia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ironia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ironia School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Randolph Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center Grove School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ironia School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ironia School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ironia School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Randolph Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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