Bruce Street School For The Deaf

Serving 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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Bruce Street School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Bruce Street School For The Deaf's student population of 43 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
43 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bruce Street School For The Deaf is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
58%
32%
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Black
40%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bruce Street School For The Deaf?
43 students attend Bruce Street School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bruce Street School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Street School For The Deaf?
Bruce Street School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bruce Street School For The Deaf offer ?
Bruce Street School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bruce Street School For The Deaf part of?
Bruce Street School For The Deaf is part of Newark Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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