About This School
Sussex Ave School is located in Newark, NJ and is one of 74 schools in Newark School District. It is a public school that serves 471 students in grades PK, K-8.
Sussex Ave School did not make AYP in 2010. 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 Sussex Ave School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2006, Sussex Ave School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sussex Ave School's students and teachers. more
Sussex Ave School did not make AYP in 2010. 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 Sussex Ave School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2006, Sussex Ave School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New Jersey average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sussex Ave School's students and teachers. more
Newark District Spending
$25,201Per Pupil
The Newark spends $25,201 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 40% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newark District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New Jersey, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 NJ ASK Results and HSPA Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Christian School 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Dr E Alma Flagg School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Roseville Ave School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Essex County Youth House School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Essex Rgc School 0.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Newark School District
Did not make AYP
see 2010 test scores
see 2010 test scores
Contact
Sussex Ave School307 Sussex Ave
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 268-5200
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Test Scores
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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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New Jersey, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 NJ ASK Results and HSPA Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 471
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Sussex Ave School had 94% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New Jersey had 30% 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 (2010)
Black
57%
Hispanic
42%
White
1%
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Sussex Ave School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Newark, NJ
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Newark | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,913 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 33 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 31% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.85 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 24% / 76% | 66%/33% |
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