Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dionne Warwick Institute 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dionne Warwick Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dionne Warwick Institute's student population of 379 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dionne Warwick Institute 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 Dionne Warwick Institute is 0.30, 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
#1520 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
83%
14%
White
3%
37%
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
82%
38%
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 Dionne Warwick Institute's ranking?
Dionne Warwick Institute is ranked #1520 out of 2,184 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dionne Warwick Institute?
379 students attend Dionne Warwick Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dionne Warwick Institute students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dionne Warwick Institute?
Dionne Warwick Institute has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dionne Warwick Institute offer ?
Dionne Warwick Institute offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dionne Warwick Institute part of?
Dionne Warwick Institute is part of East Orange School District.
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