Riker Hill Elementary School vs. Collins Elementary School
Should I attend Riker Hill Elementary School or Collins 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
School
Top Rankings
Riker Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riker Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
431 students
449 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#151 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
63
Grade 1 Students
72
65
Grade 2 Students
73
66
Grade 3 Students
68
81
Grade 4 Students
81
72
Grade 5 Students
74
93
Ungraded Students
-
9
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
35%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
43%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%