Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles J. Hudson School No. 25 serves the south part of Elizabethport, NJ, covering an approximate area of 0.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 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 Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is 0.19, 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
#1935 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
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 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sonia Sotomayor School No 25's ranking?
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is ranked #1935 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
591 students attend Sonia Sotomayor School No 25.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonia Sotomayor School No 25?
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 offer ?
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 part of?
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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