Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peshine Avenue 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 10% (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 99% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peshine Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Peshine Avenue School's student population of 503 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peshine Avenue 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 Peshine Avenue School is 0.34, 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
#2001 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
19%
33%
Black
79%
15%
White
1%
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
71%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peshine Avenue School's ranking?
Peshine Avenue School is ranked #2001 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?
10% 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 Peshine Avenue School?
503 students attend Peshine Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Peshine Avenue School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peshine Avenue School?
Peshine Avenue School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Peshine Avenue School offer ?
Peshine Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Peshine Avenue School part of?
Peshine Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Peshine Avenue School located?
Peshine Avenue School is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.
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