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#1815 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
School · Perth Amboy Public School District
601 CORTLANDT ST, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Perth Amboy. Learn more
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
10.6:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,815 of 2,466
In Perth Amboy
#10 of 14
public schools
In district
#9 of 12
Perth Amboy Public School District
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
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About Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is a public school in Perth Amboy, NJ, part of Perth Amboy Public School District. Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serves approximately 647 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,815 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
- This school 5.4 · Average
- District avg 6.0
- NJ avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center Compares
See how Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
601 CORTLANDT ST, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Woodbridge Academy Magnet School (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Woodbridge), which scores notably higher. Another option is IS 34 TOTTENVILLE (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Staten Island), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (rated 7.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Perth Amboy, see our Perth Amboy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08861 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,464
Median Home Value
$340,900
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
Population
58,264
College Educated
15.5%
Homeownership
35%
Avg Commute
25.3 min
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Median Age
37.3
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
What grades does Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serve?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center rank in NJ?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center ranks #1,815 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center?
77.6% of students at Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.3%
- Phone
- (732) 376-6250
Resources & Links
District
Perth Amboy Public School District- District Enrollment
- 10,356
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $42,650
- District Rank
- #9 of 12
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