Below Average
#2119 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
Elementary School · New Brunswick School District
50 Jersey Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Enrollment
760
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
760
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#2,119 of 2,466
In New Brunswick
#10 of 12
public schools
In district
#9 of 11
New Brunswick School District
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School is a public elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ, part of New Brunswick School District. Blanquita B.
Valenti Community School serves approximately 760 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Blanquita B. Valenti Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,119 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Blanquita B. Valenti Community School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.9
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Blanquita B. Valenti Community School — Students at Blanquita B. Valenti Community School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.
How Blanquita B. Valenti Community School Compares
See how Blanquita B. Valenti Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
50 Jersey Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Blanquita B. Valenti Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pine Grove Manor School (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Somerset), which scores notably higher. Another option is A Chester Redshaw School (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Livingston Park (rated 7.5/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby North Brunswick), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Brunswick, see our New Brunswick schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,248
Median Home Value
$316,800
Median Rent
$1,790/mo
Population
56,766
College Educated
24.1%
Homeownership
21.8%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
31.6%
Median Age
24.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
What grades does Blanquita B. Valenti Community School serve?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Blanquita B. Valenti Community School?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blanquita B. Valenti Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blanquita B. Valenti Community School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blanquita B. Valenti Community School rank in NJ?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School ranks #2,119 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Blanquita B. Valenti Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Blanquita B. Valenti Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blanquita B. Valenti Community School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Blanquita B. Valenti Community School a charter school?
No, Blanquita B. Valenti Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blanquita B. Valenti Community School a Title I school?
No, Blanquita B. Valenti Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blanquita B. Valenti Community School?
65.0% of students at Blanquita B. Valenti Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (732) 745-5300
Resources & Links
District
New Brunswick School District- District Enrollment
- 9,443
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,323
- District Rank
- #9 of 11
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