Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander D. Sullivan 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander D. Sullivan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alexander D. Sullivan School's student population of 579 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alexander D. Sullivan 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 Alexander D. Sullivan School is 0.59, 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
#1956 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
54%
32%
Black
34%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Alexander D. Sullivan School's ranking?
Alexander D. Sullivan School is ranked #1956 out of 2,183 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alexander D. Sullivan School?
579 students attend Alexander D. Sullivan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alexander D. Sullivan School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander D. Sullivan School?
Alexander D. Sullivan School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alexander D. Sullivan School offer ?
Alexander D. Sullivan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alexander D. Sullivan School part of?
Alexander D. Sullivan School is part of Jersey City Public Schools School District.
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