Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Miller Street School At Spencer 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 was 19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)28%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
51%
34%
Black
48%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Miller Street School At Spencer?
499 students attend Miller Street School At Spencer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Miller Street School At Spencer students are Hispanic, 48% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miller Street School At Spencer?
Miller Street School At Spencer has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Miller Street School At Spencer offer ?
Miller Street School At Spencer offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Miller Street School At Spencer part of?
Miller Street School At Spencer is part of Newark Public School District.
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