Newark Evening Educational Center 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 <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (20-21)
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Asian
(20-21)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(20-21)67%
31%
Black
(20-21)33%
15%
White
(20-21)n/a
41%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Newark Evening Educational Center?
3 students attend Newark Evening Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Newark Evening Educational Center students are Hispanic, and 33% of students are Black.
What school district is Newark Evening Educational Center part of?
Newark Evening Educational Center is part of Newark 51±¬ÁÏ District.
In what neighborhood is Newark Evening Educational Center located?
Newark Evening Educational Center is located in the Springfield And Belmont neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Springfield And Belmont.
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