Excellent
#157 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
First Avenue School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
214 FIRST AVE, Newark, NJ 07107
- Math 44% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at First Avenue School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where First Avenue School 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,892
Median home value
$353,300
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 833 | Compare → |
| Salome Urena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood School - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 0.6 mi | 1,076 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #4 of 63
- District spending per student
- $31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
First Avenue School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Avenue School
First Avenue School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Avenue School
What grades does First Avenue School serve?
First Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend First Avenue School?
First Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Avenue School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Avenue School rank in NJ?
First Avenue School ranks #157 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is First Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
First Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 First Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Avenue School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is First Avenue School a charter school?
No, First Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Avenue School a Title I school?
No, First Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Avenue School?
83.2% of students at First Avenue 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (973) 268-5240
- Area population (ZIP 07107)
- 42,132
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 07107; 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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