Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Iprep Academy School No 8 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Iprep Academy School No 8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Iprep Academy School No 8's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Motto
Every Child, Achieving Excellence
Iprep Academy School No 8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iprep Academy School No 8 is 0.51, 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
#1783 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
65%
34%
Black
26%
14%
White
8%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Iprep Academy School No 8's ranking?
Iprep Academy School No 8 is ranked #1783 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Iprep Academy School No 8 often compared to?
Iprep Academy School No 8is often viewed alongside schools like Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5, Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Iprep Academy School No 8?
401 students attend Iprep Academy School No 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Iprep Academy School No 8 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iprep Academy School No 8?
Iprep Academy School No 8 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Iprep Academy School No 8 offer ?
Iprep Academy School No 8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iprep Academy School No 8 part of?
Iprep Academy School No 8 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools.
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