Nj Regional Day School - Newark serves 115 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nj Regional Day School - Newark ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nj Regional Day School - Newark's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nj Regional Day School - Newark is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
41%
33%
Black
53%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nj Regional Day School - Newark often compared to?
Nj Regional Day School - Newarkis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
115 students attend Nj Regional Day School - Newark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nj Regional Day School - Newark students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nj Regional Day School - Newark?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nj Regional Day School - Newark offer ?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Nj Regional Day School - Newark part of?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Nj Regional Day School - Newark located?
Nj Regional Day School - Newark is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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