Serving 1,109 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 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (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 1,109 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oliver Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
72%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
25%
40%
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
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Street School's ranking?
Oliver Street School is ranked #1664 out of 2,183 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oliver Street School?
1,109 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, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Street School?
Oliver Street School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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