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First Avenue School vs. Abington Avenue School

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School Overview

School
First Avenue School
214 First Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Abington Avenue School
209 Abington Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

First Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 1,057 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, First 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 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Abington 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,057 students
833 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at First Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Abington Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at First Avenue School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Abington Avenue School.
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at First Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Abington Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at First Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newark Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Abington Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newark Public School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1303 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1893 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of First Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Abington Avenue School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
13%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at First Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abington Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at First Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abington Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at First Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Abington Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of First Avenue School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Abington Avenue School by grade.
Pre-K Students
45
14
Kindergarten Students
97
80
Grade 1 Students
107
91
Grade 2 Students
109
84
Grade 3 Students
125
84
Grade 4 Students
109
87
Grade 5 Students
115
92
Grade 6 Students
120
102
Grade 7 Students
116
101
Grade 8 Students
114
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at First Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Abington Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
88%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at First Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Abington Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at First Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Abington Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at First Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Abington Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newark Public School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.22
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of First Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Abington Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at First Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Abington Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at First Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Abington Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newark Public School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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