Shongum School vs. Center Grove School
Should I attend Shongum School or Center Grove 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
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Center Grove School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shongum 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 36% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Center Grove School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
444 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#594 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
60
Kindergarten Students
70
70
Grade 1 Students
68
78
Grade 2 Students
80
69
Grade 3 Students
59
64
Grade 4 Students
98
70
Grade 5 Students
69
63
Ungraded Students
-
25
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
16%
% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
80%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%