Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology

498-544 West Market St
Newark, NJ 07107
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,193 students in grades 9-12, Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology 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 36% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in NJ)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology's student population of 1,193 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,193 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology 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 Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology 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
This School
State Level (NJ)
#522 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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36%
26%
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61%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
53%
32%
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Black
43%
15%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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97%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology's ranking?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology is ranked #522 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology often compared to?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology?
The graduation rate of Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology is 97%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology?
1,193 students attend Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology offer ?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology part of?
Essex County Donald M. Payne Sr. School Of Technology is part of Essex County Schools Of Technology School District.

School Reviews

5   11/15/2012
This school looks like it can academically get children ready for college.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - awild

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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