Serving 211 students in grades 2-6, Deanna G. Taylor Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Deanna G. Taylor Academy 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 Deanna G. Taylor Academy is 0.56, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
211 students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Deanna G. Taylor Academy students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deanna G. Taylor Academy offer ?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Deanna G. Taylor Academy part of?
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