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Best Schools in 07112, NJ
07112, NJ has 14 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,625 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 14%, so schools in 07112 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07112, NJ
The top high schools in 07112, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Malcolm X Shabazz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
2. Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Newark
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students
3. Weequahic High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07112, NJ
The top middle schools in 07112, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07112, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07112, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
2. Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
3. Chancellor Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
4. Hawthorne Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 Students
5. Peshine Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 503 Students
6. Belmont Runyon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students
7. George Washington Carver Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 486 Students
8. Bruce Street School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 41 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07112, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07112, NJ has a total population of 29,970 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07112, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 07112, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07112, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07112, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 07112, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07112, NJ
How many schools are in 07112, NJ?
07112, NJ has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,625 students in total.
How do schools in 07112 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 07112 score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 14%, so on average schools in 07112 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07112?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations