Island Heights Elementary School vs. Washington Street Elementary School
Should I attend Island Heights Elementary School or Washington Street 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
Island Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Island Heights 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Street Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
121 students
318 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#640 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1069 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
18
55
Grade 1 Students
23
57
Grade 2 Students
20
46
Grade 3 Students
14
45
Grade 4 Students
16
53
Grade 5 Students
17
62
Grade 6 Students
12
-
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
83%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%