Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center serves 53 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center's student population of 53 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is 0.69, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
30%
34%
Black
45%
14%
White
15%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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
How many students attend Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
53 students attend Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center offer ?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center part of?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is part of West Orange 51±¬ÁÏs.
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