Fernbrook School vs. Center Grove School
Should I attend Fernbrook School or Center Grove 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
Fernbrook School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Center Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fernbrook 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 35% (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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Grove 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 40-44% (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 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
504 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#594 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
60
Kindergarten Students
82
70
Grade 1 Students
76
78
Grade 2 Students
84
69
Grade 3 Students
91
64
Grade 4 Students
70
70
Grade 5 Students
101
63
Ungraded Students
-
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
16%
% Hispanic
28%
17%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
39%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%