Battin High School was a public high school in Elizabeth, in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, which operated as part of the Elizabeth Public Schools. The school opened in 1889 as a coeducational institution.
Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph Battin School No 4 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Battin School No 4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joseph Battin School No 4's student population of 772 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1889
School Rankings
Joseph Battin School No 4 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 Joseph Battin School No 4 is 0.33, 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
#1646 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
81%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
5%
38%
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%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Battin School No 4's ranking?
Joseph Battin School No 4 is ranked #1646 out of 2,201 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Joseph Battin School No 4?
772 students attend Joseph Battin School No 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Joseph Battin School No 4 students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Battin School No 4?
Joseph Battin School No 4 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph Battin School No 4 offer ?
Joseph Battin School No 4 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Battin School No 4 part of?
Joseph Battin School No 4 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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