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Best Schools in Weequahic, Newark, NJ
Weequahic, Newark, NJ has 16 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,717 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in Weequahic underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Weequahic, Newark, NJ
The top high schools in Weequahic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 925 Students
2. 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
3. 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
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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ
The top middle schools in Weequahic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ
The top elementary schools in Weequahic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hurden Looker School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 376 Students
2. Ola Edwards Community School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 381 Students
3. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
4. Chancellor Avenue School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 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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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 539 Students
7. George Washington Carver Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 486 Students
8. Abram P. Morris Early Childhood Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 650 Students
9. 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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Weequahic, Newark, NJ has a total population of 25,281 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Weequahic, 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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Weequahic, Newark, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Weequahic, 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 Weequahic, Newark, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Weequahic, Newark, NJ
How many schools are in Weequahic, Newark, NJ?
Weequahic, Newark, NJ has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,717 students in total.
How do schools in Weequahic perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Weequahic score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in Weequahic underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Weequahic?
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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