Luis Munoz Marin Middle School serves 552 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
552 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)36%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
34%
Black
26%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Luis Munoz Marin Middle School?
552 students attend Luis Munoz Marin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Luis Munoz Marin Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis Munoz Marin Middle School?
Luis Munoz Marin Middle 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 Middle School offer ?
Luis Munoz Marin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Luis Munoz Marin Middle School part of?
Luis Munoz Marin Middle School is part of Newark Public School District.
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