Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Durban Avenue Elementary School 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 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Durban Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Durban Avenue Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Durban Avenue Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
40%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
49%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Durban Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Durban Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopatcong Middle School, Tulsa Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Durban Avenue Elementary School?
238 students attend Durban Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Durban Avenue Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durban Avenue Elementary School?
Durban Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Durban Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Durban Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Durban Avenue Elementary School part of?
Durban Avenue Elementary School is part of Hopatcong Borough School District.
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