Tuscan Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Tuscan Elementary School or Jefferson 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
Tuscan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Jefferson 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 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tuscan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 418 students in grades 3-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
3-5
Total Students
568 students
418 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#234 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
96
-
Grade 1 Students
90
-
Grade 2 Students
92
-
Grade 3 Students
92
146
Grade 4 Students
101
125
Grade 5 Students
97
143
Ungraded Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
10%
17%
% White
66%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%