Serving 625 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Florence Avenue Elementary 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florence Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Florence Avenue Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florence Avenue Elementary School 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 Florence Avenue Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2151 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
56%
32%
Black
43%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Florence Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is ranked #2151 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Florence Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Florence Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Florence Avenue Elementary School?
625 students attend Florence Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Florence Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Avenue Elementary School?
Florence Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Florence Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Florence Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Florence Avenue Elementary School part of?
Florence Avenue Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District.
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