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Forest Avenue School

118 Forest Ave
Verona, NJ 07044

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Forest Avenue School serves 213 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Forest Avenue School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Forest Avenue School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

213 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Forest Avenue School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Forest Avenue School is 0.22, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#444 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Avenue School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

n/a

15%

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White

88%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.22

0.71

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Eligible for Free Lunch (98-99)

24%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Verona Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Avenue School's ranking?

Forest Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Forest Avenue School?

213 students attend Forest Avenue School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Forest Avenue School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Avenue School?

Forest Avenue School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Forest Avenue School offer ?

Forest Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Forest Avenue School part of?

Forest Avenue School is part of Verona Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education