Number 6 vs. Number 5
Should I attend Number 6 or Number 5? 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
Top Rankings
Number 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 6 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 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 10-14% (which is lower than 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
328 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1585 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
53
Kindergarten Students
41
37
Grade 1 Students
52
35
Grade 2 Students
36
33
Grade 3 Students
52
45
Grade 4 Students
59
38
Grade 5 Students
43
44
Ungraded Students
1
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
43%
31%
% Black
22%
61%
% White
30%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%