Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
93%
15%
White
n/a
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
2%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Madison Avenue Elementary School?
405 students attend Madison Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Madison Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Avenue Elementary School?
Madison Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Madison Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Madison Avenue Elementary School part of?
Madison Avenue Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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