Pennsylvania Ave School

201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pennsylvania Ave 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pennsylvania Ave School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Pennsylvania Ave School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
572 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Pennsylvania Ave 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 Pennsylvania Ave School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2104 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
26%
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20%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
32%
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Black
60%
15%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pennsylvania Ave School's ranking?
Pennsylvania Ave School is ranked #2104 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Pennsylvania Ave School often compared to?
Pennsylvania Ave Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School, North Main Street Elementary School, New York Avenue School 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 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pennsylvania Ave School?
572 students attend Pennsylvania Ave School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pennsylvania Ave School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pennsylvania Ave School?
Pennsylvania Ave School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pennsylvania Ave School offer ?
Pennsylvania Ave School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Pennsylvania Ave School part of?
Pennsylvania Ave School is part of Atlantic City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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