Serving 245 students in grades 3-5, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
245 students attend Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School offer ?
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School part of?
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