Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ronald Reagan Academy School No. 30 serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Elizabeth, NJ, encompassing approximately 13.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1627 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30's ranking?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 is ranked #1627 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 often compared to?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30is often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29, Robert Morris School No. 18 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30?
729 students attend Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 offer ?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 part of?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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