Samuel L Berliner Elementary School serves 40 students in grades 1-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
88%
14%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Samuel L Berliner Elementary School?
40 students attend Samuel L Berliner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Samuel L Berliner Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel L Berliner Elementary School?
Samuel L Berliner Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samuel L Berliner Elementary School offer ?
Samuel L Berliner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Samuel L Berliner Elementary School part of?
Samuel L Berliner Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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