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Public School | Grades K-8 | Newark

Avon Ave School is located in Newark, NJ and is one of 73 schools in Newark School District. It is a public school that serves 556 students in grades K-8.

Avon Ave School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New Jersey in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Avon Ave School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Avon Ave School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Avon Ave School's students and teachers. more

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219 Avon Ave, Newark, NJ 07108

(973) 733-6750

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 556

47% 53%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Avon Ave School had 95% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 32% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

96%

Hispanic

Newark District Spending

$22,201Per Pupil

The Newark spends $22,201 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 51% on instruction, 46% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newark District

18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Avon Ave School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the NJASK

What is it?

The New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) is an annual test used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 7 in language arts literacy and math, and in grade 4 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the GEPA

What is it?

The New Jersey GEPA is used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade 8 academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grade 8 in language arts literacy, math and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are rated at one of three levels: partially proficient, proficient, or advanced proficient. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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