Eighteenth Ave Elementary School serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
89%
14%
White
1%
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
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eighteenth Ave Elementary School?
218 students attend Eighteenth Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eighteenth Ave Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eighteenth Ave Elementary School?
Eighteenth Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eighteenth Ave Elementary School offer ?
Eighteenth Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Eighteenth Ave Elementary School part of?
Eighteenth Ave Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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