Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Avenue 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 18% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
West Avenue 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 West Avenue School is 0.45, 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.
West Avenue School is ranked #2025 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are West Avenue School often compared to?
West Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Ave School by visitors of our site.
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 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend West Avenue School?
642 students attend West Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of West Avenue School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Avenue School?
West Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Avenue School offer ?
West Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Avenue School part of?
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