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#1839 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Benjamin Banneker Academy
Elementary School · East Orange School District · East Orange, NJ
An East Orange School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 South Clinton Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
- Math 15% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Banneker Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Banneker Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Orange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,039
Median home value
$314,100
Median rent
$1,410/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
22.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Langston Hughes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Speedway Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Ecole Toussaint LouvertureEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 262 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Orange School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 of 20
- District spending per student
- $32,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Banneker Academy is listed in East Orange School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Banneker Academy
Benjamin Banneker Academy is a public elementary school in East Orange, NJ, part of East Orange School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,839 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Banneker Academy
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Academy serve?
Benjamin Banneker Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Benjamin Banneker Academy has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Academy is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Banneker Academy rank in NJ?
Benjamin Banneker Academy ranks #1,839 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Benjamin Banneker Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Banneker Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Banneker Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Banneker Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Benjamin Banneker Academy a charter school?
No, Benjamin Banneker Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Banneker Academy a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Banneker Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Banneker Academy?
59.8% of students at Benjamin Banneker Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (973) 266-4320
- Area population (ZIP 07018)
- 28,261
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07018; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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