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Avon Avenue School

219 Avon Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
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Bottom 50%
Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Avon Avenue 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Avon Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Avon Avenue School's student population of 563 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
563 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Avon Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avon Avenue School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2092 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Avon Avenue School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Avon Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avon Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Avon Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Avon Avenue School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Avon Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
85%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Avon Avenue School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Avon Avenue School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Avon Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Avon Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Avon Avenue School's ranking?
Avon Avenue School is ranked #2092 out of 2,201 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Avon Avenue School?
563 students attend Avon Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Avon Avenue School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avon Avenue School?
Avon Avenue School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Avon Avenue School offer ?
Avon Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Avon Avenue School part of?
Avon Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Avon Avenue School located?
Avon Avenue School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in West Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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