Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 vs. Iprep School No 8
Should I attend Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 or Iprep School No 8? 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
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Iprep School No 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 815 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 ranks in the bottom 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Iprep School No 8 ranks in the bottom 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
815 students
415 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2085 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1975 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
151
-
Kindergarten Students
86
41
Grade 1 Students
79
42
Grade 2 Students
60
40
Grade 3 Students
74
38
Grade 4 Students
75
44
Grade 5 Students
61
43
Grade 6 Students
57
46
Grade 7 Students
58
46
Grade 8 Students
74
45
Ungraded Students
40
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
68%
61%
% Black
25%
27%
% White
5%
10%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.48
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%