Gregory Elementary School
Gregory Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gregory Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Gregory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Gregory Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Rankings
Gregory Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gregory Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #311 out of 2239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 72% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 67% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 29% |
| Black | 31% | 15% |
| White | 38% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Orange School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Gregory Elementary School is Essex Campus Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Roosevelt Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Forest Street Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- West Orange Roosevelt Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 62%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 535 students10
0.4 miles
36 Gilbert Pl
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5373 0.4 7-8 535 - Fairfield Essex Campus Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 27 students10
0.5 miles
369 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 575-0469 0.5 7-12 27 - Orange Forest Street Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-7 | 382 students10
0.5 miles
651 Forest St
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4120 0.5 PK-7 382 - West Orange Hazel Avenue Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 332 students10
0.6 miles
45 Hazel Ave
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 669-5448 0.6 K-5 332 - Orange Heywood Avenue Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 48%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-7 | 364 students10
0.8 miles
421 Heywood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
(973) 677-4105 0.8 PK-7 364
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