Hawthorne Avenue School

428 Hawthorne Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hawthorne 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawthorne Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Hawthorne Avenue School's student population of 411 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne Avenue School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2085 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
26%
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21%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
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Black
88%
15%
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White
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40%
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawthorne Avenue School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Hawthorne Avenue School's ranking?
Hawthorne Avenue School is ranked #2085 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hawthorne Avenue School often compared to?
Hawthorne Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Avenue School?
411 students attend Hawthorne Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hawthorne Avenue School students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Avenue School?
Hawthorne Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Avenue School offer ?
Hawthorne Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hawthorne Avenue School part of?
Hawthorne Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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