Serving 1,042 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oliver Street School 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,042 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Street School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oliver Street School's student population of 1,042 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,042 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oliver Street School 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 Oliver Street School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1362 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
25%
38%
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
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Street School's ranking?
Oliver Street School is ranked #1362 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Oliver Street School often compared to?
Oliver Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Street School, South Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oliver Street School?
1,042 students attend Oliver Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Oliver Street School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Street School?
Oliver Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oliver Street School offer ?
Oliver Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oliver Street School part of?
Oliver Street School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Oliver Street School located?
Oliver Street School is located in the North Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in North Ironbound.
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