Serving 299 students in grades 3-5, Sussex Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Sussex Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Avenue School is 0.60, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sussex Avenue School?
299 students attend Sussex Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sussex Avenue School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Avenue School?
Sussex Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sussex Avenue School offer ?
Sussex Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Sussex Avenue School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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