Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canfield Avenue School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 75% 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-6
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canfield Avenue School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canfield Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canfield Avenue School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
59%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
25%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canfield Avenue School's ranking?
Canfield Avenue School is ranked #821 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Canfield Avenue School often compared to?
Canfield Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Canfield Avenue School?
355 students attend Canfield Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Canfield Avenue School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canfield Avenue School?
Canfield Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canfield Avenue School offer ?
Canfield Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Canfield Avenue School part of?
Canfield Avenue School is part of Mine Hill Township School District.
School Reviews
5 12/22/2009
Overall I am very happy with the Academics, the facilities and the quality of programs. This school is very involved with the children and have a number of programs to involved families as well.
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