Serving 273 students in grades 9-12, Malcolm X Shabazz High 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malcolm X Shabazz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Malcolm X Shabazz High School's student population of 273 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Malcolm X Shabazz High 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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 0.26, 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
#1956 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
85%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School's ranking?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is ranked #1956 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Malcolm X Shabazz High School often compared to?
Malcolm X Shabazz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weequahic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
The graduation rate of Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
273 students attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Malcolm X Shabazz High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Malcolm X Shabazz High School offer ?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Malcolm X Shabazz High School part of?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is part of Newark Public School District.
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