Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roseville 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-49%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
37%
33%
Black
62%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Roseville Avenue School?
89 students attend Roseville Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Roseville Avenue School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roseville Avenue School?
Roseville Avenue School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Roseville Avenue School offer ?
Roseville Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Roseville Avenue School part of?
Roseville Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.
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