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Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary
Elementary School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A Trenton Public School District elementary school where students score 39 points below what's typical for similar communities.
175 GIRARD AVENUE, Trenton, NJ 08638
- Math 7% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 2% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 4% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 14% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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
$65,650
Median home value
$226,700
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Robeson Charter School for the HumanitiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Dr. Crosby Copeland JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Patton J. Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of TrentonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #14 of 25
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 341 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,393 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary
What grades does Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary serve?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary rank in NJ?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary ranks #2,393 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary a charter school?
No, Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary a Title I school?
No, Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary?
44.6% of students at Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.4%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4970
- Area population (ZIP 08638)
- 23,373
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 08638; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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