Uptown School Complex
Uptown School Complex serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Uptown School Complex placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 20%)
School Overview
Uptown School Complex's student population of 572 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Uptown School Complex is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Uptown School Complex is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2201 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 29% |
| Black | 62% | 15% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlantic City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 559 students
0.3 miles
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290 0.3 PK-8 559 - Atlantic City New York Avenue School Grades: PK-8 | 605 students
0.9 miles
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280 0.9 PK-8 605 - Atlantic City Dr Martin Luther King Junior School Complex Grades: PK-8 | 599 students
1.2 miles
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380 1.2 PK-8 599 - Absecon Atlantic Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 384 students
1.7 miles
112 South New York Rd
Absecon, NJ 08205
(609) 428-4300 1.7 K-7 384 - Atlantic City Texas Avenue School Grades: K-8 | 560 students
1.7 miles
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350 1.7 K-8 560
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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