Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Heywood Avenue 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 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heywood Avenue Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heywood Avenue Elementary 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 Heywood Avenue Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#1585 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
32%
Black
78%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Heywood Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1585 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Heywood Avenue Elementary School?
363 students attend Heywood Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Heywood Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heywood Avenue Elementary School?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Heywood Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Heywood Avenue Elementary School part of?
Heywood Avenue Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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