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Best Schools in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ
South Broad Street, Newark, NJ has 16 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,559 students. On average they score 20% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in South Broad Street underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in South Broad Street, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Technology High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
2. East Side High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2255 Students
3. Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
4. Malcolm X Shabazz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
5. American History High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ
The top middle schools in South Broad Street, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Link Community Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Link Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 339 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in South Broad Street, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oliver Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1045 Students
2. South Street Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 864 Students
3. Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 755 Students
4. Franklin Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
5. Avon Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 563 Students
6. Peshine Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 503 Students
7. Belmont Runyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students
8. Quitman Street School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 710 Students
9. Elyon Learning Center Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Elyon Learning Center Academy • Private • Grades 1 - 4 • 4 Students
10. Newark Boys Chorus School
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Projected Test Scores
Newark Boys Chorus School • Private • Grades 4 - 8 • 33 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Broad Street, Newark, NJ has a total population of 13,872 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Broad Street, Newark, 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 South Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Broad Street, Newark, 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 South Broad Street, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in South Broad Street, Newark, NJ?
South Broad Street, Newark, NJ has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,559 students in total.
How do schools in South Broad Street perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in South Broad Street score 20% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in South Broad Street underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Broad Street?
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: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations