West End Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West End Elementary 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(13-14)
60-64%
75%
(13-14)
35-39%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
27%
14%
White
31%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend West End Elementary School?
344 students attend West End Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of West End Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West End Elementary School?
West End Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does West End Elementary School offer ?
West End Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West End Elementary School part of?
West End Elementary School is part of Long Branch Public School District.

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