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Whitney E. Houston Academy

215 Dodd St
East Orange, NJ 07017

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Tel: (973) 266-5880

www.eastorange.k12.nj.us

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Whitney E. Houston Academy serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Whitney E. Houston Academy 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Whitney E. Houston Academy's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

358 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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School Rankings

Whitney E. Houston Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Whitney E. Houston Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1908 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

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Hispanic

10%

31%

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Black

89%

15%

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White

n/a

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

East Orange School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitney E. Houston Academy's ranking?

Whitney E. Houston Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Whitney E. Houston Academy?

358 students attend Whitney E. Houston Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Whitney E. Houston Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney E. Houston Academy?

Whitney E. Houston Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Whitney E. Houston Academy offer ?

Whitney E. Houston Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Whitney E. Houston Academy part of?

Whitney E. Houston Academy is part of East Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education