Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Gordon Parks 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
The diversity score of Gordon Parks Academy is 0.39, 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 44% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gordon Parks Academy?
291 students attend Gordon Parks Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gordon Parks Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordon Parks Academy?
Gordon Parks Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gordon Parks Academy offer ?
Gordon Parks Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Gordon Parks Academy part of?
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