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#1635 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
School · West Orange Public Schools
747 Nothfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,635 of 2,466
In West Orange
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#11 of 12
West Orange Public Schools
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
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About Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is a public school in West Orange, NJ, part of West Orange Public Schools. Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,635 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 7.5
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 53 students, Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center Compares
See how Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
747 Nothfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Mount Pleasant Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Collins Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Livingston), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Gregory Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Orange, see our West Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER METROWEST ROSS CAMPUS West Orange | 0.1 mi | — |
| GOLDA OCH ACADEMY West Orange | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| St. Cloud Elementary School W. Orange | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Collins Elementary School Livingston | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Deerfield School Short Hills | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Liberty Middle School West Orange | 1.7 mi | 8.3 |
| AQUINAS ACADEMY Livingston | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| GARDEN ACADEMY West Orange | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| FAR BROOK SCHOOL Short Hills | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School West Orange | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Mount Pleasant Elementary School Livingston | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School Livingston | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Livingston High School Livingston | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| South Mountain Elementary School S. Orange | 1.9 mi | 8.0 |
| JUMP EMMERSION SCHOOL Livingston | 2.1 mi | — |
| FEDCAP - 4T Orange | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Gregory Elementary School W. Orange | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Delia Bolden Elementary School Maplewood | 2.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Hillside Elementary School Livingston | 2.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Roosevelt Middle School W. Orange | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07052 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$131,456
Median Home Value
$527,200
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
Population
48,323
College Educated
53%
Homeownership
70.2%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
41.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center
What grades does Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center serve?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center rank in NJ?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center ranks #1,635 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center?
24.5% of students at Betty Maddalena Early Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 24.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (973) 435-9630
Resources & Links
District
West Orange Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 7,030
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,340
- District Rank
- #11 of 12
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