The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Powell?
202 students attend Powell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Powell students are Black, and 43% of students are Hispanic.
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