Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oaklyn Public School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oaklyn Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Oaklyn Public School's student population of 256 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oaklyn Public School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oaklyn Public School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1780 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oaklyn Public School's ranking?
Oaklyn Public School is ranked #1780 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Oaklyn Public School often compared to?
Oaklyn Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorkship Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oaklyn Public School?
256 students attend Oaklyn Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Oaklyn Public School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oaklyn Public School?
Oaklyn Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oaklyn Public School offer ?
Oaklyn Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oaklyn Public School part of?
Oaklyn Public School is part of Oaklyn Public School District.
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