Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hazel Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Hazel Avenue 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 Hazel Avenue Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Hazel Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hazel Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Hazel Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gregory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
326 students attend Hazel Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hazel Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hazel Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hazel Avenue Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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