Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 9 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Number 9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Number 9's student population of 315 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Number 9 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Number 9 is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
36%
32%
Black
24%
15%
White
29%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Number 9's ranking?
Number 9 is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Number 9?
315 students attend Number 9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Number 9 students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Number 9?
Number 9 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 9 offer ?
Number 9 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Number 9 part of?
Number 9 is part of Linden Public School District.
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