Watchung Elementary School vs. Northeast Elementary School
Should I attend Watchung Elementary School or Northeast 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
Northeast Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northeast 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 40-44% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
385 students
331 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#594 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
51
Grade 1 Students
55
50
Grade 2 Students
63
61
Grade 3 Students
66
53
Grade 4 Students
66
55
Grade 5 Students
62
56
Ungraded Students
16
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
17%
% Black
11%
14%
% White
55%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%