Frances Demasi Elementary School vs. J Harold Van Zant
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frances Demasi Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J Harold Van Zant ranks in the top 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 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
332 students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1020 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
82
Grade 1 Students
64
99
Grade 2 Students
50
107
Grade 3 Students
62
107
Grade 4 Students
44
108
Grade 5 Students
63
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
11%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
62%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%