Watchung Elementary School vs. Nishuane Elementary School
Should I attend Watchung Elementary School or Nishuane 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
Top Rankings
Watchung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Nishuane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
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).
Nishuane Elementary School serves 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-2
Total Students
385 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
57
116
Grade 1 Students
55
118
Grade 2 Students
63
151
Grade 3 Students
66
-
Grade 4 Students
66
-
Grade 5 Students
62
-
Ungraded Students
16
18
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
11%
22%
% White
55%
43%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
16%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
