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Emerson Jr Sr High School vs. Patrick M Villano School

Should you attend Emerson Jr Sr High School or Patrick M Villano 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
Emerson Jr Sr High School
131 Main Street
Emerson, NJ 07630
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Patrick M Villano School
175 Linwood Avenue
Emerson, NJ 07630
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Emerson Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Patrick M Villano School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 446 students in grades 7-12, Emerson Jr Sr High 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 47% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 235 students in grades 4-6, Patrick M Villano School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
4-6
Total Students
446 students
235 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson Jr Sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patrick M Villano School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson Jr Sr High School.
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson Jr Sr High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patrick M Villano School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Jr Sr High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Emerson 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

#758 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#627 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson Jr Sr High 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 Patrick M Villano School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in NJ)
57%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Jr Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Emerson Public 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 Patrick M Villano School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Emerson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Jr Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Emerson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson Jr Sr High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Emerson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in NJ)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Emerson Jr Sr High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Emerson Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Emerson Jr Sr High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patrick M Villano School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
-
79
Grade 5 Students
-
86
Grade 6 Students
-
70
Grade 7 Students
94
-
Grade 8 Students
69
-
Grade 9 Students
77
-
Grade 10 Students
67
-
Grade 11 Students
64
-
Grade 12 Students
75
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Emerson 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 Asian at Patrick M Villano School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Emerson 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.
% Hispanic
22%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Emerson 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Emerson 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
64%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Emerson 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
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson Jr Sr High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Emerson 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.
0.54
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson Jr Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Emerson 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
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson Jr Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Emerson 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
2%
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emerson Jr Sr High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Emerson 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 Patrick M Villano School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Emerson Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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