Magnolia vs. Somerdale Park School
Should I attend Magnolia or Somerdale Park 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
Magnolia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Somerdale Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Magnolia 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Somerdale Park School 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
401 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1716 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
22
25
Kindergarten Students
50
43
Grade 1 Students
42
48
Grade 2 Students
32
37
Grade 3 Students
39
47
Grade 4 Students
42
33
Grade 5 Students
31
48
Grade 6 Students
45
53
Grade 7 Students
52
64
Grade 8 Students
43
53
Ungraded Students
3
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
25%
% Black
21%
23%
% White
47%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
