Serving 534 students in grades 3-7, Rosa Parks Community 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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: 3-7
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosa Parks Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Rosa Parks Community School's student population of 534 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rosa Parks Community 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 Rosa Parks Community School is 0.45, 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
#1831 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
33%
Black
31%
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
83%
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 Rosa Parks Community School's ranking?
Rosa Parks Community School is ranked #1831 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Rosa Parks Community School often compared to?
Rosa Parks Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Rosa Parks Community School?
534 students attend Rosa Parks Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rosa Parks Community School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rosa Parks Community School?
Rosa Parks Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rosa Parks Community School offer ?
Rosa Parks Community School offers enrollment in grades 3-7
What school district is Rosa Parks Community School part of?
Rosa Parks Community School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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