Horace Mann Elementary School vs. James F. Cooper Elementary School
Should I attend Horace Mann Elementary School or James F. Cooper Elementary 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
Horace Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James F. Cooper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
267 students
240 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#522 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
40
Grade 1 Students
44
38
Grade 2 Students
40
40
Grade 3 Students
30
33
Grade 4 Students
37
33
Grade 5 Students
47
33
Ungraded Students
29
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
21%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
10%
10%
% White
50%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
