Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School

663 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Luis Munoz Marin 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School's student population of 777 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
777 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School 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 Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is 0.38, 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)
#2182 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School 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.
9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School 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.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School 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
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
76%
34%
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Black
22%
15%
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White
1%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School's ranking?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is ranked #2182 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School often compared to?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. E. Alma Flagg School, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School?
777 students attend Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School offer ?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School part of?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School located?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is located in the North Broadway neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in North Broadway.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 777 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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