Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ollie Culbreth Jr. 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School's student population of 364 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ollie Culbreth Jr. School is 0.52, 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
#2095 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)8%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
63%
15%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ollie Culbreth Jr. School's ranking?
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School is ranked #2095 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ollie Culbreth Jr. School often compared to?
Ollie Culbreth Jr. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney M. Young Jr. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ollie Culbreth Jr. School?
364 students attend Ollie Culbreth Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ollie Culbreth Jr. School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ollie Culbreth Jr. School?
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ollie Culbreth Jr. School offer ?
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ollie Culbreth Jr. School part of?
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ollie Culbreth Jr. School located?
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School is located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Bergen Lafayette.
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