The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)58%
21%
Black
(09-10)34%
17%
White
(09-10)6%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
72%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Harrison?
170 students attend Harrison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Harrison students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Harrison offer ?
Harrison offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harrison part of?
Harrison is part of Trenton Public School District.
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