For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 227 students in East Newark School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in East Newark School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,562 Schools
# Students
227 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
East Newark School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
33%
# Black Students
4 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
17 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
8%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
18
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
-
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,943 is higher than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,758 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,943
$27,145
Spending / Student
$25,758
$26,033
Best East Newark School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Newark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 11 North Third Street
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Harrison, NJ 07029
(973) 481-6800
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Newark School District?
East Newark School District manages 1 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District is ranked #422 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Newark School District?
89% of East Newark School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Newark School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,758 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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