Serving 510 students in grades 4-8, Knollwood School ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Knollwood School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knollwood School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Knollwood School is ranked #130 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Knollwood School often compared to?
Knollwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Markham Place School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Knollwood School?
510 students attend Knollwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Knollwood School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knollwood School?
Knollwood School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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