Below Average
#2276 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Fourteenth Avenue School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26 Speedway Ave, Newark, NJ 07106
- Math 17% proficient (2016)
- Reading 12% proficient (2016)
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fourteenth Avenue School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 43 points since 2013, to 15% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fourteenth 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$48,105
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 555 | Compare → |
| Grove Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| South 17th Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Banneker AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 487 | 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
- #59 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
Fourteenth Avenue School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fourteenth Avenue School
Fourteenth Avenue School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,276 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fourteenth Avenue School
What grades does Fourteenth Avenue School serve?
Fourteenth Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fourteenth Avenue School?
Fourteenth Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fourteenth Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fourteenth Avenue School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fourteenth Avenue School rank in NJ?
Fourteenth Avenue School ranks #2,276 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Fourteenth Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fourteenth Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Fourteenth Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fourteenth Avenue School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Fourteenth Avenue School a charter school?
No, Fourteenth Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fourteenth Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Fourteenth Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fourteenth Avenue School?
85.1% of students at Fourteenth 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
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 733-6940
- Area population (ZIP 07106)
- 35,999
- Area average commute
- 39.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 07106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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