Serving 660 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hawkins Street 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 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawkins Street School’s attendance zone encompasses the entire Newark, NJ school district, covering approximately 25.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawkins Street School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Hawkins Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawkins Street School is 0.39, 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
#2065 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
76%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
16%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawkins Street School's ranking?
Hawkins Street School is ranked #2065 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hawkins Street School often compared to?
Hawkins Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hawkins Street School?
660 students attend Hawkins Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hawkins Street School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawkins Street School?
Hawkins Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawkins Street School offer ?
Hawkins Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawkins Street School part of?
Hawkins Street School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawkins Street School located?
Hawkins Street School is located in the North Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in North Ironbound.
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