Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pennsylvania Ave 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Ave School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pennsylvania Ave School's student population of 541 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Pennsylvania Ave 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 Pennsylvania Ave School is 0.54, 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
#2077 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
33%
34%
Black
59%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Pennsylvania Ave School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Ave School is ranked #2077 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pennsylvania Ave School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Ave Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New York Avenue School, Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, North Main Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pennsylvania Ave School?
541 students attend Pennsylvania Ave School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Pennsylvania Ave School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Ave School?
Pennsylvania Ave School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Ave School offer ?
Pennsylvania Ave School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pennsylvania Ave School part of?
Pennsylvania Ave School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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