Joseph J Catena School vs. Freehold Township High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Joseph J Catena School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph J Catena 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 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,813 students in grades 9-12, Freehold Township High 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
9-12
Total Students
445 students
1,813 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
123 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#595 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1171 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Graduation Rate
n/a
94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
83
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Grade 1 Students
64
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Grade 2 Students
72
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Grade 3 Students
79
-
Grade 4 Students
67
-
Grade 5 Students
80
-
Grade 9 Students
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422
Grade 10 Students
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452
Grade 11 Students
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407
Grade 12 Students
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532
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
17%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
71%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%