Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Number 8's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to nurture a community of learners where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.
School Rankings
Number 8 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 8 is 0.58, 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
#1430 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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)17.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 8's ranking?
Number 8 is ranked #1430 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Number 8 often compared to?
Number 8is often viewed alongside schools like Number 9 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 8?
334 students attend Number 8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Number 8 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Number 8?
Number 8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 8 offer ?
Number 8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Number 8 part of?
Number 8 is part of Linden Public School District.
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