Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maple Avenue School' Elementary 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 was 30% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than 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).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
93%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maple Avenue School' Elementary School?
365 students attend Maple Avenue School' Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Maple Avenue School' Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maple Avenue School' Elementary School?
Maple Avenue School' Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maple Avenue School' Elementary School offer ?
Maple Avenue School' Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maple Avenue School' Elementary School part of?
Maple Avenue School' Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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