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Ivy Hill Elementary School

107 Ivy Street
Newark, NJ 07106

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Ivy Hill Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Ivy Hill 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 6% (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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ivy Hill Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

517 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

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School Rankings

Ivy Hill 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 Ivy Hill Elementary School is 0.23, 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

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#2005 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ivy Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

11%

31%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ivy Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

87%

15%

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White

n/a

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.23

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

68%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ivy Hill 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

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newark Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ivy Hill Elementary School's ranking?

Ivy Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6% 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 Ivy Hill Elementary School?

517 students attend Ivy Hill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Ivy Hill Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ivy Hill Elementary School?

Ivy Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Ivy Hill Elementary School offer ?

Ivy Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Ivy Hill Elementary School part of?

Ivy Hill Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 517 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education