Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South 17th Street 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 10% (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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 324 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
South 17th Street 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 South 17th Street School is 0.42, 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.
South 17th Street School is ranked #2005 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?
10% 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 South 17th Street School?
324 students attend South 17th Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of South 17th Street School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South 17th Street School?
South 17th Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does South 17th Street School offer ?
South 17th Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South 17th Street School part of?
Principal once said it's only Newark so the teacher had all right to talk to student in a RUDE manner. My suggestion, teachers without passion and concern should always try to find jobs where they live.
A small amount of parents complains, and so it is to my understanding that if the situation only affects a small number of concern parents that it will not be looked into.
A lot needs to be addressed at this school. Some great administrators and teachers are still there. However, there are some that are disrespectful to students and parents. Yea I mean they need to find another profession.
- Posted by Parent - robyn
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 324 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
