Serving 545 students in grades 4-5, Lafayette Avenue School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafayette Avenue School's student population of 545 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lafayette Avenue School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lafayette Avenue School is 0.53, 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
#162 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
66%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Avenue School's ranking?
Lafayette Avenue School is ranked #162 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Avenue School?
545 students attend Lafayette Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lafayette Avenue School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Avenue School?
Lafayette Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lafayette Avenue School offer ?
Lafayette Avenue School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Lafayette Avenue School part of?
Lafayette Avenue School is part of School District Of The Chathams.
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