Packanack Elementary School vs. Ryerson Elementary School
Should I attend Packanack Elementary School or Ryerson 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
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Top Rankings
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Ryerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Packanack Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ryerson Elementary 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 10-14% (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 10:1 is lower 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
360 students
250 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1585 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
30
Grade 1 Students
54
28
Grade 2 Students
66
37
Grade 3 Students
67
37
Grade 4 Students
61
44
Grade 5 Students
59
29
Ungraded Students
2
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
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4%
% White
77%
57%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
