Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
32%
Black
93%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maple Avenue School' Elementary School?
365 students attend Maple Avenue School' Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Maple Avenue School' Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Avenue School' Elementary School?
Maple Avenue School' Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maple Avenue School' Elementary School offer ?
Maple Avenue School' Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Maple Avenue School' Elementary School part of?
Maple Avenue School' Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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