Uptown School Complex
- Uptown School Complex serves 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
Uptown School Complex places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Uptown School Complex's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Uptown School Complex's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Uptown School Complex is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #2117 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 27% |
| Black | 66% | 16% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlantic City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Uptown School Complex is Atlantic City High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pennsylvania Ave School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pennsylvania Ave School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlantic City Pennsylvania Ave School Grades: PK-8 | 555 students
0.3 miles
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609)343-7290 0.3 PK-8 555 - Atlantic City New York Avenue School Grades: PK-8 | 553 students
0.9 miles
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609)343-7280 0.9 PK-8 553 - Atlantic City Dr Martin Luther King Junior School Complex Grades: PK-8 | 609 students
1.2 miles
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609)343-7380 1.2 PK-8 609 - Absecon Atlantic Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 306 students
1.7 miles
112 South New York Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609)541-3149 1.7 K-6 306 - Atlantic City Texas Avenue School Grades: K-8 | 565 students
1.7 miles
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609)343-7350 1.7 K-8 565
School Reviews
| 5 The Principal and Vice Principal at uptown along with staff are always willing to make time for all concerns,! The Parent Center is there for all needs. Uptown School have a new PAC Agenda and Need All Parents Input for a new school year,,, - Posted by Parent - Ms. Moore |
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