Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ridge Street 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 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ridge Street School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Newark, NJ school district, covering approximately 25.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Street School's student population of 593 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ridge Street School 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 Ridge Street School is 0.20, 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
#1600 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Ridge Street School's ranking?
Ridge Street School is ranked #1600 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ridge Street School often compared to?
Ridge Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Elementary School, Salome Urena Elementary School, First Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ridge Street School?
593 students attend Ridge Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ridge Street School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ridge Street School?
Ridge Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ridge Street School offer ?
Ridge Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ridge Street School part of?
Ridge Street School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Ridge Street School located?
Ridge Street School is located in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in Forest Hill.
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