For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 201 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,573 Schools
# Students
201 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
East Newark School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 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
0.37
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
34%
# Black Students
1 Student
195,970 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
42 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
21%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
15
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
25
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,687 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,090 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$36,642 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$35,142 MM

Revenue / Student
$32,687
$26,931

Spending / Student
$29,090
$25,828

Best East Newark School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Newark Elementary 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: K-8
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Newark School District?
East Newark School District manages 1 public schools serving 201 students.
What is the rank of East Newark School District?
East Newark School District is ranked #421 out of 646 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?
77% of East Newark School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $29,090 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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