Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Prospect Park School No. 1 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 9% (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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 652 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Prospect Park School No. 1 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 Prospect Park School No. 1 is 0.46, 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.
Prospect Park School No. 1 is ranked #2028 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?
9% 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 Prospect Park School No. 1?
652 students attend Prospect Park School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Prospect Park School No. 1 students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Park School No. 1?
Prospect Park School No. 1 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prospect Park School No. 1 offer ?
Prospect Park School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Prospect Park School No. 1 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 652 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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