Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert Morris School No. 18 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 87% 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: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Morris School No. 18 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert Morris School No. 18's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Morris School No. 18 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 Robert Morris School No. 18 is 0.47, 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
#1991 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
70%
32%
Black
16%
15%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
60%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Robert Morris School No. 18's ranking?
Robert Morris School No. 18 is ranked #1991 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert Morris School No. 18 often compared to?
Robert Morris School No. 18is often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26, Dr. Albert Einstein School No. 29, Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert Morris School No. 18?
601 students attend Robert Morris School No. 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Robert Morris School No. 18 students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Morris School No. 18?
Robert Morris School No. 18 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Morris School No. 18 offer ?
Robert Morris School No. 18 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Robert Morris School No. 18 part of?
Robert Morris School No. 18 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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