Serving 799 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 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 47% (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 91% 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: 799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29's student population of 799 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 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 Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 is 0.41, 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
#1362 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
75%
33%
Black
14%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29's ranking?
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 is ranked #1362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 often compared to?
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29is often viewed alongside schools like Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29?
799 students attend Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29?
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 offer ?
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 part of?
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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