George Washington School vs. Betsy Ross Elementary School
Should you attend George Washington School or Betsy Ross 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
George Washington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-3, George Washington School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
182 students
248 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#119 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
48
Grade 1 Students
45
56
Grade 2 Students
45
79
Grade 3 Students
50
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
19%
15%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
67%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
