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Edward J. Patten Elementary School vs. Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School

Should you attend Edward J. Patten Elementary School or Anthony V. Ceres Elementary 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
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
500 Charles Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
445 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Edward J. Patten Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward J. Patten Elementary School 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 553 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
642 students
553 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edward J. Patten Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edward J. Patten Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edward J. Patten Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edward J. Patten Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Perth Amboy Public 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

#1863 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1864 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edward J. Patten Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward J. Patten Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Perth Amboy Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward J. Patten Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Edward J. Patten Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
92
96
Grade 1 Students
89
91
Grade 2 Students
128
67
Grade 3 Students
106
98
Grade 4 Students
110
109
Grade 5 Students
117
92

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edward J. Patten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Perth Amboy Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
89%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edward J. Patten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Perth Amboy Public 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
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edward J. Patten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Perth Amboy Public 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edward J. Patten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Perth Amboy Public 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edward J. Patten Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Perth Amboy Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.20
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edward J. Patten Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Perth Amboy Public 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
69%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edward J. Patten Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Perth Amboy Public 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
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edward J. Patten Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perth Amboy Public 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 Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Perth Amboy Public 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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