5 6 School serves 618 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was equal to the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)56%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
11%
Hispanic
54%
35%
Black
33%
14%
White
7%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend 5 6 School?
618 students attend 5 6 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of 5 6 School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 5 6 School?
5 6 School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does 5 6 School offer ?
5 6 School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is 5 6 School part of?
5 6 School is part of Hackensack School District.
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