Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts 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 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts 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 Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts is 0.11, 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
#1982 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
94%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
n/a
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
72%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts's ranking?
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts is ranked #1982 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts?
665 students attend Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts?
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts offer ?
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts part of?
Paul Robeson Community School For The Arts is part of New Brunswick School District.
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