Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Texas 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 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Texas Avenue School serves the southeast part of Atlantic City, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.3 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone extends up to 0.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texas Avenue School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Texas Avenue 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 Texas Avenue School is 0.50, 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
#1884 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2008–2025. 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)21.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Upstanding, Bucketfilling, Star Cats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Avenue School's ranking?
Texas Avenue School is ranked #1884 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Texas Avenue School often compared to?
Texas Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sovereign Avenue School, Uptown School Complex by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Texas Avenue School?
496 students attend Texas Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Texas Avenue School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texas Avenue School?
Texas Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Texas Avenue School offer ?
Texas Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Texas Avenue School part of?
Texas Avenue School is part of Atlantic City School District.
In what neighborhood is Texas Avenue School located?
Texas Avenue School is located in the Ducktown neighborhood of Atlantic City, NJ.
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