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Best Schools in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ has 10 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,292 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in South Ironbound underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in South Ironbound, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arts High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students
2. East Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2255 Students
3. Malcolm X Shabazz High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
4. American History High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in South Ironbound, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ann Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1200 Students
2. Oliver Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1045 Students
3. Ironbound Academy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 190 Students
4. South Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 864 Students
5. Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 755 Students
6. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ has a total population of 12,587 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Ironbound, 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 Ironbound, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Ironbound, 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 Ironbound, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in South Ironbound, Newark, NJ?
South Ironbound, Newark, NJ has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,292 students in total.
How do schools in South Ironbound perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in South Ironbound score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in South Ironbound underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Ironbound?
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: 20%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 11%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations