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#1148 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
66 MUHAMMAD ALI AVENUE, Newark, NJ 07108
- Math 18% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louise A. Spencer Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louise A. Spencer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$33,960
Median home value
$326,900
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
36%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Grover Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Avon Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Newark Educators Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 144 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 835 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,148 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
What grades does Louise A. Spencer Elementary School serve?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louise A. Spencer Elementary School rank in NJ?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School ranks #1,148 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Louise A. Spencer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Louise A. Spencer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louise A. Spencer Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Louise A. Spencer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louise A. Spencer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Louise A. Spencer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louise A. Spencer Elementary School?
76.6% of students at Louise A. Spencer Elementary 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
- 835
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (973) 733-6931
- Area population (ZIP 07108)
- 28,317
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 07108; 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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