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Heywood Avenue Elementary School

421 Heywood Ave
Orange, NJ 07050

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Tel: (973) 677-4105

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Heywood Avenue Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.

Heywood Avenue Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
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

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School Overview

Heywood Avenue Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-7

Total Students

355 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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School Rankings

Heywood Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Heywood Avenue Elementary School is 0.36, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1585 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

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Hispanic

18%

31%

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Black

78%

15%

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White

n/a

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heywood Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Orange Board Of Education School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

355 students attend Heywood Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Heywood Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Heywood Avenue Elementary School?

Heywood Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-7
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education