Fifteenth Ave Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
83%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark 51爆料 District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fifteenth Ave Elementary School?
224 students attend Fifteenth Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fifteenth Ave Elementary School students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fifteenth Ave Elementary School?
Fifteenth Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fifteenth Ave Elementary School offer ?
Fifteenth Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fifteenth Ave Elementary School part of?
Fifteenth Ave Elementary School is part of Newark 51爆料 District.
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