Serving 202 students in grades 2-6, Deanna G. Taylor Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deanna G. Taylor Academy's student population of 202 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deanna G. Taylor Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deanna G. Taylor Academy is 0.60, 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
#1846 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
55%
14%
White
10%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deanna G. Taylor Academy's ranking?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is ranked #1846 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deanna G. Taylor Academy often compared to?
Deanna G. Taylor Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hurden Looker Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
202 students attend Deanna G. Taylor Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Deanna G. Taylor Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deanna G. Taylor Academy?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deanna G. Taylor Academy offer ?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deanna G. Taylor Academy part of?
Deanna G. Taylor Academy is part of Hillside Public School District.
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