Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rieck Avenue Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rieck Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rieck Avenue Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rieck Avenue Elementary 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 Rieck Avenue Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
38%
33%
Black
23%
15%
White
29%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rieck Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Rieck Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1487 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rieck Avenue Elementary School?
412 students attend Rieck Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rieck Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rieck Avenue Elementary School?
Rieck Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rieck Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Rieck Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rieck Avenue Elementary School part of?
Rieck Avenue Elementary School is part of Millville School District.
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