Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30

730 Pennsylvania Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30's student population of 764 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
764 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 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 Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 is 0.33, 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)
#1556 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 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.
36%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 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.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
81%
33%
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Black
12%
15%
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White
6%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30's ranking?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 is ranked #1556 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 often compared to?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30is often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30?
764 students attend Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 offer ?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 part of?
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 is part of Elizabeth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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