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Laura Donovan School vs. Marshall W. Errickson School

Should you attend Laura Donovan School or Marshall W. Errickson 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
Laura Donovan School
237 Stonehurst Blvd
Freehold, NJ 07728
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Marshall W. Errickson School
271 Elton Adelphia Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Laura Donovan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Marshall W. Errickson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laura Donovan School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marshall W. Errickson 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 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
454 students
453 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laura Donovan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marshall W. Errickson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laura Donovan School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marshall W. Errickson School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laura Donovan School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marshall W. Errickson School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laura Donovan School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freehold Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marshall W. Errickson School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freehold Township School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#616 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#406 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laura Donovan School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marshall W. Errickson School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in NJ)
70%
(Top 20% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laura Donovan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall W. Errickson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laura Donovan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall W. Errickson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laura Donovan School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marshall W. Errickson School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Laura Donovan School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marshall W. Errickson School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
73
Grade 1 Students
64
76
Grade 2 Students
74
72
Grade 3 Students
75
94
Grade 4 Students
94
73
Grade 5 Students
83
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laura Donovan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marshall W. Errickson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laura Donovan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marshall W. Errickson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laura Donovan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marshall W. Errickson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
70%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laura Donovan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marshall W. Errickson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laura Donovan School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marshall W. Errickson School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freehold Township School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laura Donovan School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marshall W. Errickson School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laura Donovan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marshall W. Errickson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laura Donovan School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marshall W. Errickson School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freehold Township School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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