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#1709 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
663 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
- Math 24% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above 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 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 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
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Where Luis Munoz Marin Elementary 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$51,199
Median home value
$337,400
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Varisco Rogers Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Elliott Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 881 | Compare → |
| Ridge Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 442 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #41 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
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 777 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,709 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
What grades does Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School serve?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School rank in NJ?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School ranks #1,709 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School?
85.7% of students at Luis Munoz Marin 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
- 777
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (973) 268-5330
- Area population (ZIP 07104)
- 54,277
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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)
- 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 07104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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