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Frost Elementary School vs. Walter M. Schirra Elementary School

Should you attend Frost Elementary School or Walter M. Schirra 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
Frost Elementary School
65 Frost Avenue
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Walter M. Schirra Elementary School
One Awn St
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Frost Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Frost Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter M. Schirra Elementary 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-5
Total Students
391 students
268 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frost 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frost Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frost 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frost Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Old Bridge Township 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

#368 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
#483 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frost Elementary 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in NJ)
55-59%
(Top 30% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frost Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Old Bridge Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frost Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Old Bridge Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frost Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Old Bridge Township 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 Frost Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walter M. Schirra Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
68
35
Grade 1 Students
69
53
Grade 2 Students
73
40
Grade 3 Students
83
40
Grade 4 Students
92
52
Grade 5 Students
-
48

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
32%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frost Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Old Bridge Township 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
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frost Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Old Bridge Township 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
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frost Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Old Bridge Township 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
42%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frost Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Old Bridge Township 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
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frost Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Old Bridge Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frost Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Old Bridge Township 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
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frost Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Old Bridge Township 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
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frost Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Brunswick Township 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 Walter M. Schirra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Old Bridge Township 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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