Serving 83 students in grades 5-8, Avalon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Avalon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avalon Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Avalon Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Avalon Elementary School?
83 students attend Avalon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Avalon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Avalon Elementary School offer ?
Avalon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Avalon Elementary School part of?
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