John A. Forrest Elementary School vs. Radburn Elementary School
Should I attend John A. Forrest Elementary School or Radburn 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
John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Radburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Radburn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
267 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1263 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#187 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
83
Grade 1 Students
41
67
Grade 2 Students
40
65
Grade 3 Students
51
70
Grade 4 Students
59
75
Ungraded Students
18
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
15%
% Hispanic
30%
14%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
48%
64%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%