Serving 191 students in grades 2-6, Deanna G. Taylor Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deanna G. Taylor Academy's student population of 191 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deanna G. Taylor Academy 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 Deanna G. Taylor Academy is 0.58, 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
#1821 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
58%
15%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deanna G. Taylor Academy's ranking?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is ranked #1821 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deanna G. Taylor Academy often compared to?
Deanna G. Taylor Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hurden Looker School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
191 students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Deanna G. Taylor Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deanna G. Taylor Academy offer ?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Deanna G. Taylor Academy part of?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is part of Hillside Public School District.
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