Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilbert Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gilbert Avenue School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gilbert Avenue 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 Gilbert Avenue School 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
#1113 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
45%
32%
Black
13%
15%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Gilbert Avenue School's ranking?
Gilbert Avenue School is ranked #1113 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gilbert Avenue School often compared to?
Gilbert Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gantner Avenue School, Sixteenth Avenue School, Euclid Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Avenue School?
405 students attend Gilbert Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Gilbert Avenue School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Avenue School?
Gilbert Avenue School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilbert Avenue School offer ?
Gilbert Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gilbert Avenue School part of?
Gilbert Avenue School is part of Elmwood Park School District.
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