Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elmora School No. 12 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Elmora School No. 12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Elmora School No. 12's student population of 648 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Elmora School No. 12 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 Elmora School No. 12 is 0.33, 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
#1328 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
81%
33%
Black
11%
15%
White
6%
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
65%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Elmora School No. 12 is ranked #1328 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Elmora School No. 12 often compared to?
Elmora School No. 12is often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Avenue School, Abraham Lincoln School No. 14 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Elmora School No. 12?
648 students attend Elmora School No. 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Elmora School No. 12 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmora School No. 12?
Elmora School No. 12 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elmora School No. 12 offer ?
Elmora School No. 12 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Elmora School No. 12 part of?
Elmora School No. 12 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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