Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Developmental Learning Center New Providence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Developmental Learning Center New Providence's student population of 58 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Developmental Learning Center New Providence is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
28%
32%
Black
36%
15%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
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 schools are Developmental Learning Center New Providence often compared to?
Developmental Learning Center New Providenceis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads School, Developmental Learning Center Warren by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Developmental Learning Center New Providence?
58 students attend Developmental Learning Center New Providence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Developmental Learning Center New Providence students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Developmental Learning Center New Providence?
Developmental Learning Center New Providence has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Developmental Learning Center New Providence offer ?
Developmental Learning Center New Providence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Developmental Learning Center New Providence part of?
Developmental Learning Center New Providence is part of Morris-Union Jointure Commisson School District.
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