Chester M. Stephens Elementary School vs. Sandshore Rd. Elementary School
Should I attend Chester M. Stephens Elementary School or Sandshore Rd. 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
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Sandshore Rd. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chester M. Stephens Elementary 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 36% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sandshore Rd. 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 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
655 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#780 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#580 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
109
60
Grade 1 Students
100
78
Grade 2 Students
126
72
Grade 3 Students
104
72
Grade 4 Students
111
76
Grade 5 Students
104
90
Ungraded Students
1
14
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
19%
15%
% Hispanic
24%
16%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
46%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
