Watchung Elementary School vs. Bradford Elementary School
Should I attend Watchung Elementary School or Bradford 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
Watchung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Bradford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Watchung 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bradford Elementary 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 45-49% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
385 students
357 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#542 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
62
Grade 1 Students
55
45
Grade 2 Students
63
59
Grade 3 Students
66
58
Grade 4 Students
66
58
Grade 5 Students
62
57
Ungraded Students
16
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
55%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
15%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%