Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School

239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Maya Angelou 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2036 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
26%
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25%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
32%
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Black
49%
15%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is ranked #2036 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like President Barack Obama Elementary School, Alexander D. Sullivan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
631 students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School part of?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is part of Jersey City Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   9/1/2015
Love it!!! The principle is awsome. I just graduated from there I had a good time for kindergarten through 5th grade. The teachers care about the students. There are no bullys too. When you are in the 5th grade you get lots of trips and fun activities and you celebrate by going to a fancy restaurant. I highly recommend this school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - norma

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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