Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Norman S. Weir 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Norman S. Weir 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 Norman S. Weir 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.
Norman S. Weir is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Norman S. Weir often compared to?
Norman S. Weiris often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Hamilton Academy 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 Norman S. Weir?
262 students attend Norman S. Weir.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Norman S. Weir students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman S. Weir?
Norman S. Weir has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Norman S. Weir offer ?
Norman S. Weir offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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