Ivy Hill Elementary School

107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ivy Hill 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ivy Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Ivy Hill Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
483 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Ivy Hill 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 Ivy Hill Elementary School is 0.22, 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2005 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
26%
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21%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
88%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Ivy Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Ivy Hill Elementary School is ranked #2005 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ivy Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Ivy Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ivy Hill Elementary School?
483 students attend Ivy Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ivy Hill Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ivy Hill Elementary School?
Ivy Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ivy Hill Elementary School offer ?
Ivy Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ivy Hill Elementary School part of?
Ivy Hill Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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