Number 2

1700 South Wood Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 2 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 is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Number 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Number 2's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Number 2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Number 2 is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1951 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
36%
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21%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Number 2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Number 2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
61%
34%
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Black
24%
15%
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White
9%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Number 2 and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Number 2 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Number 2's ranking?
Number 2 is ranked #1951 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Number 2 often compared to?
Number 2is often viewed alongside schools like John H. Glenn School, Number 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Number 2?
635 students attend Number 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Number 2 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Number 2?
Number 2 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 2 offer ?
Number 2 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Number 2 part of?
Number 2 is part of Linden Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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