Fort Dix Elementary School vs. New Hanover Township School
Should I attend Fort Dix Elementary School or New Hanover Township 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
Fort Dix Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New Hanover Township School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Dix Elementary School ranks in the top 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 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%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Hanover Township 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
317 students
182 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1069 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1585 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
67
15
Kindergarten Students
44
14
Grade 1 Students
54
17
Grade 2 Students
54
18
Grade 3 Students
38
17
Grade 4 Students
25
20
Grade 5 Students
35
27
Grade 6 Students
-
21
Grade 7 Students
-
16
Grade 8 Students
-
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
37%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
51%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%