Walter Hill School vs. Harrison Township Elementary School
Should you attend Walter Hill School or Harrison Township Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Walter Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Harrison Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 227 students in grades 6, Walter Hill School ranks in the top 50% 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 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Harrison Township Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6
PK-3
Total Students
227 students
768 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
61 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#670 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#620 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
n/a
Pre-K Students
-
55
Kindergarten Students
-
169
Grade 1 Students
-
181
Grade 2 Students
-
183
Grade 3 Students
-
180
Grade 6 Students
227
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
6%
% Black
15%
5%
% White
60%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%