Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Iprep Academy School No 8 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IPrep Academy School No 8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elizabethport, NJ, covering an area of approximately 13.7 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iprep Academy School No 8's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Achieving Excellence
School Rankings
Iprep Academy School No 8 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 Iprep Academy School No 8 is 0.48, 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
#1783 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iprep Academy School No 8's ranking?
Iprep Academy School No 8 is ranked #1783 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Iprep Academy School No 8 often compared to?
Iprep Academy School No 8is often viewed alongside schools like Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5, Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Iprep Academy School No 8?
397 students attend Iprep Academy School No 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Iprep Academy School No 8 students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iprep Academy School No 8?
Iprep Academy School No 8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Iprep Academy School No 8 offer ?
Iprep Academy School No 8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Iprep Academy School No 8 part of?
Iprep Academy School No 8 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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