Wolf Hill School vs. Betty Mcelmon Elementary School
Should I attend Wolf Hill School or Betty Mcelmon 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
Wolf Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Betty Mcelmon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wolf Hill School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Betty Mcelmon 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
310 students
330 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#594 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
13
30
Kindergarten Students
42
66
Grade 1 Students
58
58
Grade 2 Students
49
59
Grade 3 Students
55
58
Grade 4 Students
61
59
Ungraded Students
32
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
17%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
85%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
