Serving 758 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr. William H. Horton Elementary 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 2% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary 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 Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#2160 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
77%
32%
Black
22%
15%
White
1%
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
79%
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 Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is ranked #2160 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abington Avenue School, Essex Regional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
758 students attend Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School offer ?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School part of?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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