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Best Schools in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ
Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ has 14 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,672 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in Upper Clinton Hill underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in Upper Clinton Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 426 Students
2. Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
3. Malcolm X Shabazz High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
4. Weequahic High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
5. West Side High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 609 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ
The top middle schools in Upper Clinton Hill, 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 Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in Upper Clinton Hill, 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
SchoolGrade
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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Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 393 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. 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 486 Students
8. Achieve Community Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Achieve Community Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ has a total population of 19,338 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Upper Clinton Hill, 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 Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upper Clinton Hill, 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 Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ?
Upper Clinton Hill, Newark, NJ has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,672 students in total.
How do schools in Upper Clinton Hill perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Upper Clinton Hill score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in Upper Clinton Hill underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upper Clinton Hill?
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: 11%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations