Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 6 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Number 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Number 6's student population of 329 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Number 6 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 6 is 0.66, 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
#1708 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
49%
34%
Black
19%
14%
White
26%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Number 6's ranking?
Number 6 is ranked #1708 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Number 6 often compared to?
Number 6is often viewed alongside schools like Number 5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Number 6?
329 students attend Number 6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Number 6 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Number 6?
Number 6 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 6 offer ?
Number 6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Number 6 part of?
Number 6 is part of Linden Public School District.
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