Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Walter C. Black Elementary School is 0.71, 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School?
480 students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Walter C. Black Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter C. Black Elementary School offer ?
Walter C. Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Walter C. Black Elementary School part of?
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