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Frank R Conwell School vs. Dr. Michael Conti School

Should you attend Frank R Conwell School or Dr. Michael Conti 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
Frank R Conwell School
111 Bright Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Dr. Michael Conti School
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Frank R Conwell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Dr. Michael Conti School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frank R Conwell 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Michael Conti 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 46% (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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
508 students
678 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frank R Conwell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Michael Conti School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frank R Conwell School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Michael Conti School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frank R Conwell School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Michael Conti 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 Frank R Conwell School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey City 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

#1341 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#949 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frank R Conwell 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
46%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank R Conwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
59%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank R Conwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)
25-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frank R Conwell School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City 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 Frank R Conwell School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. Michael Conti School by grade.
Pre-K Students
117
115
Kindergarten Students
72
80
Grade 1 Students
74
81
Grade 2 Students
57
69
Grade 3 Students
57
59
Grade 4 Students
69
69
Grade 5 Students
62
61
Grade 6 Students
-
49
Grade 7 Students
-
42
Grade 8 Students
-
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frank R Conwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey City 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
43%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frank R Conwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey City 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
22%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frank R Conwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey City 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
25%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frank R Conwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey City 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
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frank R Conwell School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jersey City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frank R Conwell School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey City 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
49%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frank R Conwell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey City 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
8%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frank R Conwell School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey City 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 Dr. Michael Conti School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey City 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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