Jefferson Elementary School vs. Tuscan Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Tuscan 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Tuscan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades 3-5, Jefferson 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 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tuscan 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 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
418 students
568 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#384 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
96
Grade 1 Students
-
90
Grade 2 Students
-
92
Grade 3 Students
146
92
Grade 4 Students
125
101
Grade 5 Students
143
97
Ungraded Students
4
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
11%
% Black
17%
10%
% White
62%
66%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
