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#1202 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 49% in state
Hawkins Street School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8 HAWKINS ST, Newark, NJ 07105
- Math 16% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hawkins Street School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (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
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hawkins Street 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$55,752
Median home value
$445,900
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
17.1%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Ann Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 1,236 | Compare → |
| Ironbound Academy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,235 | 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
- #25 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
Hawkins Street School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawkins Street School
Hawkins Street School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 705 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawkins Street School
What grades does Hawkins Street School serve?
Hawkins Street School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hawkins Street School?
Hawkins Street School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawkins Street School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawkins Street School rank in NJ?
Hawkins Street School ranks #1,202 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Hawkins Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawkins Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Hawkins Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawkins Street School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hawkins Street School a charter school?
No, Hawkins Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawkins Street School a Title I school?
No, Hawkins Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawkins Street School?
85.7% of students at Hawkins Street 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (973) 465-4920
- Area population (ZIP 07105)
- 56,657
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 07105; 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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