Serving 815 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5's student population of 815 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 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 Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 is 0.48, 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
#2085 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
32%
Black
25%
15%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel G. Homes School No. 5's ranking?
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 is ranked #2085 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 often compared to?
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5is often viewed alongside schools like Iprep School No 8, Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 by visitors of our site.
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 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mabel G. Homes School No. 5?
815 students attend Mabel G. Homes School No. 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mabel G. Homes School No. 5?
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 offer ?
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 part of?
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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