Serving 527 students in grades 4-8, Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Stratford, NJ, covering approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School's student population of 527 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1228 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
17%
14%
White
54%
37%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School is ranked #1228 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gibbsboro Elementary School, Sterling High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School?
527 students attend Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School?
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School offer ?
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School part of?
Samuel S. Yellin Elementary School is part of Stratford School District.
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