South End Elementary School

116 Harper Terrace
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
South End Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
South End Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

South End Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
336 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

South End Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South End Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1083 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
78%
40%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South End Elementary School's ranking?
South End Elementary School is ranked #1083 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are South End Elementary School often compared to?
South End Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North End Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend South End Elementary School?
336 students attend South End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South End Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South End Elementary School?
South End Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South End Elementary School offer ?
South End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is South End Elementary School part of?
South End Elementary School is part of Cedar Grove Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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