Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grove Street Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grove Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grove Street Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Grove Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove Street Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1937 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
84%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove Street Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Street Elementary School is ranked #1937 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Grove Street Elementary School often compared to?
Grove Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Terrace Elementary School, Chancellor Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grove Street Elementary School?
374 students attend Grove Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Grove Street Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Street Elementary School?
Grove Street Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grove Street Elementary School offer ?
Grove Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grove Street Elementary School part of?
Grove Street Elementary School is part of Irvington Public School District.
School Reviews
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