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Hawkins Street School

8 Hawkins St
Newark, NJ 07105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 726 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hawkins Street 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 79% 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: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (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

Hawkins Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hawkins Street School's student population of 726 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
726 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 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
Hawkins Street 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 Hawkins Street School is 0.49, 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)
#2070 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hawkins Street School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawkins Street 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.
21%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawkins Street 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.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hawkins Street 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
15:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hawkins Street School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
68%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hawkins Street School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hawkins Street School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hawkins Street School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hawkins Street School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawkins Street 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 Hawkins Street 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
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawkins Street 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 Hawkins Street School's ranking?
Hawkins Street School is ranked #2070 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hawkins Street School often compared to?
Hawkins Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hawkins Street School?
726 students attend Hawkins Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hawkins Street School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawkins Street School?
Hawkins Street School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawkins Street School offer ?
Hawkins Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hawkins Street School part of?
Hawkins Street School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawkins Street School located?
Hawkins Street School is located in the North Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in North Ironbound.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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