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Lakeside School vs. Little Falls Township Public School # 1

Should you attend Lakeside School or Little Falls Township Public School # 1? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lakeside School
316 Lakeside Avenue
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Little Falls Township Public School # 1
Little Falls School # 1, 32 St
Little Falls, NJ 07424
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Lakeside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Little Falls Township Public School # 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Lakeside 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades 5-8, Little Falls Township Public School # 1 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 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
380 students
381 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakeside School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakeside School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Little Falls Township Public School # 1.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakeside School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pompton Lakes School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Little Falls Township Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#819 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
#613 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakeside School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Little Falls Township Public School # 1, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
42%
(Top 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pompton Lakes School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Little Falls Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 20% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pompton Lakes School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Little Falls Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakeside School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pompton Lakes School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Little Falls Township Public School # 1 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Little Falls Township Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakeside School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Little Falls Township Public School # 1 by grade.
Grade 5 Students
-
84
Grade 6 Students
132
108
Grade 7 Students
123
93
Grade 8 Students
125
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pompton Lakes School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Little Falls Township Public School # 1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Little Falls Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pompton Lakes School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Little Falls Township Public School # 1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Little Falls Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pompton Lakes School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Little Falls Township Public School # 1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Little Falls Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakeside School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pompton Lakes School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Little Falls Township Public School # 1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Little Falls Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Little Falls Township Public School # 1, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Little Falls Township Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakeside School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pompton Lakes School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Little Falls Township Public School # 1, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Little Falls Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakeside School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pompton Lakes School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Little Falls Township Public School # 1, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Little Falls Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakeside School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pompton Lakes School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Little Falls Township Public School # 1, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Little Falls Township Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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