Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-8, School No. 5 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 was 8% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School No. 5 is ranked #2043 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School No. 5?
397 students attend School No. 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of School No. 5 students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School No. 5?
School No. 5 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School No. 5 offer ?
School No. 5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
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