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#1912 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A school in Newark, NJ where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
746 Sanford Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106
- Math 21% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2022, reaching 34% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$48,105
Median home value
$321,400
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,752 | Compare → |
| Science Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 970 | Compare → |
| University High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 8–12 | Not available | 447 | 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.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #47 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
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is a public school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades 9th-11th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,912 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology
What grades does Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology serve?
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology serves students in grades 9th through 11th.
How many students attend Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology rank in NJ?
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology ranks #1,912 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology a charter school?
No, Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology a Title I school?
No, Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology?
76.1% of students at Newark Sch of Data Science and Information Technology 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.7%
- Phone
- (973) 695-3748
- Area population (ZIP 07106)
- 35,999
- Area average commute
- 39.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 07106; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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