Thirteenth Avenue School vs. Central Avenue School
Should I attend Thirteenth Avenue School or Central Avenue School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thirteenth Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thirteenth Avenue 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Avenue School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
614 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1915 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#384 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
74
32
Kindergarten Students
48
61
Grade 1 Students
58
79
Grade 2 Students
51
58
Grade 3 Students
51
70
Grade 4 Students
51
88
Grade 5 Students
46
77
Grade 6 Students
56
-
Grade 7 Students
40
-
Grade 8 Students
71
-
Ungraded Students
68
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
18%
% Black
79%
2%
% White
n/a
67%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.34
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
