Serving 633 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert N. Wilentz 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 is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 633 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School's student population of 633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School 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 Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1786 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
95%
34%
Black
4%
14%
White
1%
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
69%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School's ranking?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is ranked #1786 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School?
633 students attend Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School offer ?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School part of?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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