Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 2 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 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Number 2's student population of 635 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Motto
My Tiger R.O.A.R.S. When I am: Responsible for my behavior, Own my choices, Aim to be my best, Respect myself and others to be Safe at School No. 2.
School Rankings
Number 2 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 Number 2 is 0.57, 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
#1882 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
61%
34%
Black
24%
14%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Number 2's ranking?
Number 2 is ranked #1882 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Number 2 often compared to?
Number 2is often viewed alongside schools like John H. Glenn School, Number 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Number 2?
635 students attend Number 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Number 2 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Number 2?
Number 2 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 2 offer ?
Number 2 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Number 2 part of?
Number 2 is part of Linden 51爆料 District.
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