Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Viola L Sickles School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Viola L Sickles School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Viola L Sickles School's student population of 452 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Viola L Sickles School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Viola L Sickles School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Viola L Sickles School is ranked #39 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Viola L Sickles School often compared to?
Viola L Sickles Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deane-porter Elementary School, Point Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Viola L Sickles School?
452 students attend Viola L Sickles School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Viola L Sickles School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Viola L Sickles School?
Viola L Sickles School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Viola L Sickles School offer ?
Viola L Sickles School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Viola L Sickles School part of?
Viola L Sickles School is part of Fair Haven School District.
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