Serving 385 students in grades 1-8, Alexander Street 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 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)29%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)27%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
32%
Black
97%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alexander Street School?
385 students attend Alexander Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alexander Street School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Street School?
Alexander Street School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alexander Street School offer ?
Alexander Street School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Alexander Street School part of?
Alexander Street School is part of Newark Public School District.
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