For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 176 students in East Newark School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in East Newark School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,554 Schools
# Students
176 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Newark School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
86%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
12%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $49,159 is higher than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $46,852 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$49,159
$31,633
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$46,852
$31,024
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best East Newark School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Newark Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Gr: K-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Newark School District?
East Newark School District manages 1 public schools serving 176 students.
What is the rank of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District is ranked #512 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Newark School District?
86% of East Newark School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Newark School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $46,852 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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