Serving 515 students in grades 4-8, Maywood Avenue School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maywood Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Maywood Avenue School's student population of 515 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maywood Avenue School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maywood Avenue School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#511 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
37%
32%
Black
9%
15%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maywood Avenue School's ranking?
Maywood Avenue School is ranked #511 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Maywood Avenue School often compared to?
Maywood Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bogota Jr./sr. High School, Hackensack Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maywood Avenue School?
515 students attend Maywood Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Maywood Avenue School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maywood Avenue School?
Maywood Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maywood Avenue School offer ?
Maywood Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Maywood Avenue School part of?
Maywood Avenue School is part of Maywood School District.
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