Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. William H. Horton 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary 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 Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#2112 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
76%
33%
Black
22%
15%
White
1%
39%
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
77%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is ranked #2112 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Avenue School, Essex Regional School by visitors of our site.
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 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
754 students attend Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School offer ?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School part of?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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