For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,335 students in the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Upper Roseville are First Avenue School, Salome Urena Elementary School and Abington Avenue School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First Avenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5240
Grades: PK-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #22.
Salome Urena Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 733-8280
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Abington Avenue School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5230
Grades: PK-8
| 833 students
Rank: n/an/a
Essex Regional School
Alternative School
395-97 No 5th Street
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-4333
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark, NJ include First Avenue School, Salome Urena Elementary School and Abington Avenue School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark?
the neighborhood of Upper Roseville, Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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