Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Cleveland Street Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland Street Elementary School serves the northeast part of Orange, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cleveland Street Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Cleveland Street Elementary School 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 Cleveland Street Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1839 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
50%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
50%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Street Elementary School's ranking?
Cleveland Street Elementary School is ranked #1839 out of 2,184 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Street Elementary School?
255 students attend Cleveland Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Cleveland Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Street Elementary School?
Cleveland Street Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cleveland Street Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Street Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Street Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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