Benjamin Banneker Academy

500 South Clinton Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
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Bottom 50%
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Benjamin Banneker Academy 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Benjamin Banneker Academy's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#2008 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
26%
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27%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
32%
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Black
91%
15%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Banneker Academy's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is ranked #2008 out of 2,183 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Academy?
491 students attend Benjamin Banneker Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Benjamin Banneker Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Benjamin Banneker Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Academy offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Academy part of?
Benjamin Banneker Academy is part of East Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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