For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 201 students in East Newark School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
51±¬ÁÏ in East Newark School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,569 Schools
# Students
201 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Newark School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
77%
34%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
21%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,687 is higher than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,090 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,687
$26,940
Spending / Student
$29,090
$25,837
Best East Newark School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Newark School District?
East Newark School District manages 1 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District is ranked #514 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Newark School District?
77% of East Newark School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Newark School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,090 is higher than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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