Burnet Street Elementary School serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
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 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
77%
14%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark Public School District
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 Burnet Street Elementary School?
213 students attend Burnet Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Burnet Street Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burnet Street Elementary School?
Burnet Street Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burnet Street Elementary School offer ?
Burnet Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Burnet Street Elementary School part of?
Burnet Street Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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