Helen L Beeler vs. Frances Demasi Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 544 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen L Beeler 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 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frances Demasi Elementary 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 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
544 students
283 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#808 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
48
Grade 1 Students
90
35
Grade 2 Students
89
58
Grade 3 Students
98
56
Grade 4 Students
85
40
Grade 5 Students
94
46
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
17%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
62%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%