A Chester Redshaw School

216 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Bottom 50%
Serving 784 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A Chester Redshaw 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 is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A Chester Redshaw School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

A Chester Redshaw School's student population of 784 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
784 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

A Chester Redshaw School 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 A Chester Redshaw School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2062 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of A Chester Redshaw School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of A Chester Redshaw School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of A Chester Redshaw School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
94%
33%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
1%
39%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Chester Redshaw School's ranking?
A Chester Redshaw School is ranked #2062 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are A Chester Redshaw School often compared to?
A Chester Redshaw Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Elementary School, Academy Learning Center, Chittick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend A Chester Redshaw School?
784 students attend A Chester Redshaw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of A Chester Redshaw School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A Chester Redshaw School?
A Chester Redshaw School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does A Chester Redshaw School offer ?
A Chester Redshaw School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A Chester Redshaw School part of?
A Chester Redshaw School is part of New Brunswick School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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