Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century 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 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School's student population of 458 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century 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 Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is 0.08, 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
#1860 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
96%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
n/a
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
82%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is ranked #1860 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
458 students attend Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School offer ?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School part of?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is part of Perth Amboy Public School District.
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