Howard B. Brunner Elementary School vs. William J. Mcginn Elementary School
Should you attend Howard B. Brunner Elementary School or William J. Mcginn 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
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
William J. Mcginn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Howard B. Brunner Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-4, William J. Mcginn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-4
Total Students
415 students
549 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
39 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#484 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
71%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
58%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
56
-
Kindergarten Students
68
119
Grade 1 Students
78
105
Grade 2 Students
88
121
Grade 3 Students
53
98
Grade 4 Students
72
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
13%
12%


% Hispanic
17%
13%


% Black
8%
2%


% White
55%
67%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%


Diversity Score
0.65
0.52


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
1%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

