Peshine Ave Elementary School serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)42%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
94%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark 51爆料 District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Peshine Ave Elementary School?
460 students attend Peshine Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Peshine Ave Elementary School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peshine Ave Elementary School?
Peshine Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peshine Ave Elementary School offer ?
Peshine Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Peshine Ave Elementary School part of?
Peshine Ave Elementary School is part of Newark 51爆料 District.
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