Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool (Closed 2011)

400 N Montgomery Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 500 students in grades 6-8, Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool 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 was 21% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
500 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
#2126 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(09-10)
21%
73%
(09-10)
26%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
37%
33%
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Black
60%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool's ranking?
Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool is ranked #2126 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool?
500 students attend Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool?
Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool offer ?
Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool part of?
Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool located?
Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool is located in the Battle Monument neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Battle Monument.

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