Below Average
#2210 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
High School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
80 JOHNSON AVE, Newark, NJ 07108
- Math 3% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 57.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Malcolm X Shabazz High School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malcolm X Shabazz High 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 826 | Compare → |
| Team Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 6,319 | Compare → |
| American History High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Newark Vocational High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 592 | 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
- #55 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
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a public high school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 354 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,210 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malcolm X Shabazz High School
What grades does Malcolm X Shabazz High School serve?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malcolm X Shabazz High School rank in NJ?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School ranks #2,210 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Malcolm X Shabazz High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malcolm X Shabazz High School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Malcolm X Shabazz High School a charter school?
No, Malcolm X Shabazz High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malcolm X Shabazz High School a Title I school?
No, Malcolm X Shabazz High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malcolm X Shabazz High School?
72.3% of students at Malcolm X Shabazz High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (973) 733-6974
- 4-Year Graduation
- 57.0%
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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