Serving 696 students in grades 2-5, Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hammonton, NJ, covering approximately 41.3 square miles. It typically takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 4.5 miles and the furthest edge located 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Warren E. Sooy Jr. 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 Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1117 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warren E. Sooy Jr.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1117 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammonton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School?
696 students attend Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School part of?
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School is part of Hammonton School District.
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