Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New York Avenue School 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 is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New York Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
New York Avenue School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
New York Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York Avenue School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2178 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
66%
15%
White
1%
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
88%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York Avenue School's ranking?
New York Avenue School is ranked #2178 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are New York Avenue School often compared to?
New York Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pennsylvania Ave School, Atlantic Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend New York Avenue School?
562 students attend New York Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of New York Avenue School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New York Avenue School?
New York Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York Avenue School offer ?
New York Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New York Avenue School part of?
New York Avenue School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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