Below Average
#2044 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
Elementary School · Elizabeth Public Schools
25 FIRST STREET, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Enrollment
912
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
912
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#2,044 of 2,466
In Elizabeth
#32 of 37
public schools
In district
#32 of 37
Elizabeth Public Schools
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Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
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About Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools. Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 serves approximately 912 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,044 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 6.4
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 — Students at Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.3/10.
How Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 Compares
See how Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
25 FIRST STREET, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. iPrep Academy School No 8 (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sonia Sotomayor School No 25 (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5 (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Elizabeth, see our Elizabeth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,992
Median Home Value
$339,200
Median Rent
$1,543/mo
Population
31,120
College Educated
7.8%
Homeownership
27%
Avg Commute
25.5 min
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Median Age
31.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
What grades does Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 serve?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 has an enrollment of approximately 912 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
The student-teacher ratio at Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 rank in NJ?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 ranks #2,044 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28's MySchoolScout rating?
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 a charter school?
No, Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 a Title I school?
No, Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28?
87.3% of students at Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 912
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (908) 436-3950
Resources & Links
District
Elizabeth Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 28,334
- Schools in District
- 37
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,711
- District Rank
- #32 of 37
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