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 757 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 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joseph Battin School No. 4 serves the southwest part of Elizabeth, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest point being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Battin School No 4's student population of 757 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1889
School Rankings
Joseph Battin School No 4 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 Joseph Battin School No 4 is 0.35, 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
#1654 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
6%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Battin School No 4's ranking?
Joseph Battin School No 4 is ranked #1654 out of 2,184 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
757 students attend Joseph Battin School No 4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Joseph Battin School No 4 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Battin School No 4?
Joseph Battin School No 4 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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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