Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dionne Warwick Institute 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 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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
Dionne Warwick Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dionne Warwick Institute's student population of 382 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dionne Warwick Institute 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 Dionne Warwick Institute is 0.28, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
84%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dionne Warwick Institute's ranking?
Dionne Warwick Institute 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 Dionne Warwick Institute?
382 students attend Dionne Warwick Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dionne Warwick Institute students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dionne Warwick Institute?
Dionne Warwick Institute has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dionne Warwick Institute offer ?
Dionne Warwick Institute offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dionne Warwick Institute part of?
Dionne Warwick Institute is part of East Orange School District.
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