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Best Schools in 07205, NJ
07205, NJ has 16 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,963 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 07205 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 07205, NJ
The top high schools in 07205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2308 Students
2. Hillside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
3. Irvington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1684 Students
4. Weequahic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
Best Middle Schools in 07205, NJ
The top middle schools in 07205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kawameeh Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 710 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades 5 • 528 Students
3. Union Avenue Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
4. Walter O. Krumbiegel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 07205, NJ
The top elementary schools in 07205, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Livingston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Township Of Union School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 465 Students
2. Hurden Looker School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 376 Students
3. Ola Edwards Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 381 Students
4. Deanna G. Taylor Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 211 Students
5. Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
6. Chancellor Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
7. Trinity Temple Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Temple Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 44 Students
8. Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 650 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 07205, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
07205, NJ has a total population of 22,432 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 07205, 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 07205, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 07205, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 07205, 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 07205, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 07205, NJ
How many schools are in 07205, NJ?
07205, NJ has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,963 students in total.
How do schools in 07205 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 07205 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 07205 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 07205?
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: 13%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations