Serving 741 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 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School's student population of 741 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 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 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
34%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1230 out of 2,183 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School?
741 students attend Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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
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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