Serving 372 students in grades 2-6, Ola Edwards Community 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 2-6
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ola Edwards Community School's student population of 372 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ola Edwards Community 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 Ola Edwards Community School is 0.58, 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
#1673 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
32%
32%
Black
56%
15%
White
10%
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
48%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Ola Edwards Community School's ranking?
Ola Edwards Community School is ranked #1673 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ola Edwards Community School?
372 students attend Ola Edwards Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ola Edwards Community School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ola Edwards Community School?
Ola Edwards Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ola Edwards Community School offer ?
Ola Edwards Community School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Ola Edwards Community School part of?
Ola Edwards Community School is part of Hillside Public School District.
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