Walter M. Schirra Elementary School vs. Oak Tree Elementary School
Should you attend Walter M. Schirra Elementary School or Oak Tree 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 M. Schirra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Oak Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walter M. Schirra 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 65-69% (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 Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Oak Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-3
Total Students
268 students
578 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#176 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
43
101
Grade 1 Students
40
149
Grade 2 Students
53
166
Grade 3 Students
38
162
Grade 4 Students
40
-
Grade 5 Students
54
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
20%
79%
% Hispanic
12%
5%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
60%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%