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Park Avenue Elementary School vs. Salome Urena Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Park Avenue Elementary School
231 Park Ave
Orange, NJ 07050
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Salome Urena Elementary School
284 First Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 417 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Park Avenue Elementary 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salome Urena Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
417 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salome Urena Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salome Urena Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salome Urena Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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

#1863 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1821 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Avenue Elementary 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 Salome Urena Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
23%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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.
31%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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 Park Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Salome Urena Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
45
Kindergarten Students
56
52
Grade 1 Students
49
57
Grade 2 Students
52
58
Grade 3 Students
53
49
Grade 4 Students
46
53
Grade 5 Students
43
53
Grade 6 Students
54
49
Grade 7 Students
48
47
Grade 8 Students
-
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
4%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1993-94 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salome Urena Elementary 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
47%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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
51%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salome Urena Elementary 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Orange Board Of Education School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.52
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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
81%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange Board Of Education 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 Salome Urena Elementary 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
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange Board Of Education School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salome Urena Elementary 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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