Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salome Urena Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Salome Urena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Salome Urena Elementary School's student population of 443 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Salome Urena 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 Salome Urena Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1791 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
81%
33%
Black
12%
15%
White
2%
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
72%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Salome Urena Elementary School is ranked #1791 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Salome Urena Elementary School often compared to?
Salome Urena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School, Ridge Street School, Lafayette Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Salome Urena Elementary School?
443 students attend Salome Urena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Salome Urena Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salome Urena Elementary School?
Salome Urena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salome Urena Elementary School offer ?
Salome Urena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Salome Urena Elementary School part of?
Salome Urena Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Salome Urena Elementary School located?
Salome Urena Elementary School is located in the Upper Roseville neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Upper Roseville.
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