J Harold Van Zant vs. Helen L Beeler
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 621 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J Harold Van Zant ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen L Beeler ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
621 students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1020 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#967 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
98
Grade 1 Students
99
102
Grade 2 Students
107
69
Grade 3 Students
107
101
Grade 4 Students
108
90
Grade 5 Students
118
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
15%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
66%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%