Serving 878 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 97% 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: 878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti #28 serves the southern part of the school district in Elizabethport, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28's student population of 878 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 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 Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is 0.27, 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
#1855 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
85%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28's ranking?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is ranked #1855 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
878 students attend Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 offer ?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 part of?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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