Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 10 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Number 10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Number 10's student population of 299 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Tiger Strong!
School Rankings
Number 10 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 Number 10 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
#1233 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
59%
35%
Black
19%
14%
White
15%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Number 10's ranking?
Number 10 is ranked #1233 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Number 10 often compared to?
Number 10is often viewed alongside schools like Number 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Number 10?
299 students attend Number 10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Number 10 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Number 10?
Number 10 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 10 offer ?
Number 10 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Number 10 part of?
Number 10 is part of Linden Public School District.
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