Serving 1,263 students in grades 9-12, Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)4%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)8%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
73%
34%
Black
25%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)65%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m.?
The graduation rate of Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. is 65%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m.?
1,263 students attend Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m.?
Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. offer ?
Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. part of?
Barringer Academy Of S.t.e.a.m. is part of Newark 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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