Bruce Street School serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bruce Street School's student population of 41 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bruce Street School is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
54%
33%
Black
44%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 Bruce Street School?
41 students attend Bruce Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bruce Street School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Street School?
Bruce Street School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bruce Street School offer ?
Bruce Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bruce Street School part of?
Bruce Street School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Bruce Street School located?
Bruce Street School is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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