Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ivy Hill 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ivy Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ivy Hill Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ivy Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ivy Hill Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1961 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
88%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #1961 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ivy Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Ivy Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ivy Hill Elementary School?
483 students attend Ivy Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ivy Hill Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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.
In what neighborhood is Ivy Hill Elementary School located?
Ivy Hill Elementary School is located in the Upper Vailsburg neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper Vailsburg.
School Reviews
Review Ivy Hill Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Should Teacher Salaries be Public Information?
Public school teachers are considered public servants – but does that make their salary details public information? Learn about the heated debate surrounding whether teacher salaries should be made public.
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
Bussing: North Carolina's New Student Assignment Plan
We analyze a new plan for student assignment in two North Carolina school districts and the public reaction to the idea of bussing students – as well as alternatives that have been proposed by education experts.
