Broadway Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
60%
34%
Black
36%
15%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Broadway Elementary School?
290 students attend Broadway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Broadway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadway Elementary School?
Broadway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Broadway Elementary School offer ?
Broadway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Broadway Elementary School part of?
Broadway Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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