Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation

525 Clinton Street
Newark, NJ 07102
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,919 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 1,919 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation's student population of 1,919 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
1,919 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is 0.54, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#2026 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
26%
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21%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
42%
32%
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Black
54%
15%
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White
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40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation's ranking?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is ranked #2026 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation often compared to?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporationis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% 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 Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
1,919 students attend Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation offer ?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation part of?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is part of KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 1,919 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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