Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center's student population of 51 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
29%
33%
Black
33%
15%
White
28%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
51 students attend Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center offer ?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center part of?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is part of West Orange School District.
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