Parker Elementary School vs. Watchung Elementary School
Should I attend Parker Elementary School or Watchung 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
Parker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Watchung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Parker Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Watchung Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
189 students
234 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
38
Grade 1 Students
45
50
Grade 2 Students
42
67
Grade 3 Students
44
72
Ungraded Students
8
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
57%
33%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
23%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%