Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
654 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 is 0.32, 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
#1576 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
82%
32%
Black
10%
15%
White
7%
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
61%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26's ranking?
Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 is ranked #1576 out of 2,201 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26?
654 students attend Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26?
Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 offer ?
Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 part of?
Dr. Orlando Edreira School No. 26 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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