River Plaza Elementary School vs. Nut Swamp Elementary School
Should I attend River Plaza Elementary School or Nut Swamp 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
River Plaza Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Nut Swamp 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 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, River Plaza Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nut Swamp 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 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 10% 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
260 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#146 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
80
Grade 1 Students
31
82
Grade 2 Students
39
76
Grade 3 Students
43
108
Grade 4 Students
37
85
Grade 5 Students
47
88
Ungraded Students
12
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
6%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
84%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
1%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
