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Wilson Avenue School

19 Wilson Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,099 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wilson 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,099 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wilson Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wilson Avenue School's student population of 1,099 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,099 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wilson 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 Wilson Avenue School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1592 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilson Avenue School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilson Avenue School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
75%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilson Avenue School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilson Avenue School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilson Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Avenue School's ranking?
Wilson Avenue School is ranked #1592 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wilson Avenue School often compared to?
Wilson Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wilson Avenue School?
1,099 students attend Wilson Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wilson Avenue School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Avenue School?
Wilson Avenue School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wilson Avenue School offer ?
Wilson Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wilson Avenue School part of?
Wilson Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilson Avenue School located?
Wilson Avenue School is located in the North Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in North Ironbound.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,099 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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