Emma C Attales serves 387 students in grades 5-8.
Emma C Attales placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emma C Attales ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Emma C Attales's student population of 387 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emma C Attales is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Emma C Attales is 0.66, 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
#1261 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
24%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Emma C Attales's ranking?
Emma C Attales is ranked #1261 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Emma C Attales often compared to?
Emma C Attalesis often viewed alongside schools like Fernwood Avenue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Emma C Attales?
387 students attend Emma C Attales.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Emma C Attales students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma C Attales?
Emma C Attales has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Emma C Attales offer ?
Emma C Attales offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Emma C Attales part of?
Emma C Attales is part of Absecon Public Schools School District.
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