Serving 760 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Blanquita B. Valenti Community 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Blanquita B. Valenti Community 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 Blanquita B. Valenti Community School is 0.06, 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
#1855 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
97%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
n/a
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
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Blanquita B. Valenti Community School's ranking?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School is ranked #1855 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Blanquita B. Valenti Community School?
760 students attend Blanquita B. Valenti Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Blanquita B. Valenti Community School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanquita B. Valenti Community School?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Blanquita B. Valenti Community School offer ?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blanquita B. Valenti Community School part of?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School is part of New Brunswick School District.
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