Serving 912 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28's student population of 912 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
912 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is 0.24, 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
#1900 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
87%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28's ranking?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is ranked #1900 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
912 students attend Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 offer ?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 part of?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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