Walter Hill School vs. Centre City Elementary School
Should I attend Walter Hill School or Centre City 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
Walter Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Community Size
Centre City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 251 students in grades 6, Walter Hill School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Centre City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher 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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6
K-3
Total Students
251 students
457 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#871 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1027 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
-
174
Grade 2 Students
-
149
Grade 3 Students
-
134
Grade 6 Students
235
-
Ungraded Students
16
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
15%
5%
% White
65%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%