Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fourteenth 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower 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)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fourteenth Avenue School 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
Fourteenth Avenue School's student population of 104 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fourteenth Avenue School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
65%
14%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Fourteenth Avenue School?
104 students attend Fourteenth Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Fourteenth Avenue School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fourteenth Avenue School?
Fourteenth Avenue School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fourteenth Avenue School offer ?
Fourteenth Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fourteenth Avenue School part of?
Fourteenth Avenue School is part of Newark Public School District.
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