Irwin Elementary School vs. Lawrence Brook Elementary School
Should I attend Irwin Elementary School or Lawrence Brook 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
Irwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irwin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence Brook 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 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
362 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#736 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
42
62
Grade 1 Students
53
56
Grade 2 Students
47
68
Grade 3 Students
59
76
Grade 4 Students
76
79
Grade 5 Students
75
79
Ungraded Students
10
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
29%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
35%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
