Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 2 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 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Number 2's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
My Tiger R.O.A.R.S. When I am: Responsible for my behavior, Own my choices, Aim to be my best, Respect myself and others to be Safe at School No. 2.
School Rankings
Number 2 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 Number 2 is 0.53, 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
#1882 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Number 2's ranking?
Number 2 is ranked #1882 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Number 2 often compared to?
Number 2is often viewed alongside schools like John H. Glenn School, Number 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Number 2?
602 students attend Number 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Number 2 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Number 2?
Number 2 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 2 offer ?
Number 2 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Number 2 part of?
Number 2 is part of Linden Public School District.
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