Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 96% 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: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mabel G. Homes School No. 5 serves the southwest part of Elizabeth, NJ, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
School Rankings
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 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 Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is 0.45, 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
#1951 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
23%
14%
White
4%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5's ranking?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is ranked #1951 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 often compared to?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5is often viewed alongside schools like Iprep Academy School No 8, Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5?
767 students attend Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 offer ?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 part of?
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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