Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fourteenth Avenue 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Fourteenth Avenue School covers the entire school district in Newark, NJ, encompassing approximately 25.9 square miles. Families typically live 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fourteenth Avenue School's student population of 104 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fourteenth Avenue School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fourteenth Avenue School often compared to?
Fourteenth Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Link Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fourteenth Avenue School?
104 students attend Fourteenth Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fourteenth Avenue School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fourteenth Avenue School?
Fourteenth Avenue School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fourteenth Avenue School offer ?
Fourteenth Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fourteenth Avenue School part of?
Fourteenth Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.
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