Centre City Elementary School vs. Harrison Township Elementary School
Should I attend Centre City Elementary School or Harrison Township 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
Centre City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Harrison Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Centre City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harrison Township 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 50-54% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
PK-3
Total Students
457 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1027 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#489 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
44
Kindergarten Students
-
159
Grade 1 Students
174
172
Grade 2 Students
149
175
Grade 3 Students
134
193
Ungraded Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
79%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%