Southwood Elementary School vs. Lawrence Brook Elementary School
Should I attend Southwood Elementary School or Lawrence Brook 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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Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawrence Brook 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 55% 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
PK-5
Total Students
366 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#736 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
34
62
Grade 1 Students
42
56
Grade 2 Students
55
68
Grade 3 Students
43
76
Grade 4 Students
50
79
Grade 5 Students
50
79
Ungraded Students
92
19
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
10%
29%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
66%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%