Abington Avenue School serves 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Abington Avenue School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abington Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Abington Avenue School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
855 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abington Avenue School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Abington Avenue School is 0.15, 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
#1970 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
92%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
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
82%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Abington Avenue School's ranking?
Abington Avenue School is ranked #1970 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Abington Avenue School often compared to?
Abington Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Abington Avenue School?
855 students attend Abington Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Abington Avenue School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abington Avenue School?
Abington Avenue School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Abington Avenue School offer ?
Abington Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Abington Avenue School part of?
Abington Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.
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