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#1188 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 48% in state

Number 10

Elementary School · Linden Public School District · Linden, NJ

A Linden Public School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2801 Highland Avenue, Linden, NJ 07036

  • Math 35% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency34.8% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$26,382
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Number 10 score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Number 10 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,942

Median home value

$385,100

Median rent

$1,622/mo

College educated

23.2%

Homeownership

59.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Winfield TownshipEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–80.4 mi146Compare →
Number 9Enrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.7 mi309Compare →
Hillside Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–80.8 mi748Compare →
Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.21–40.8 mi358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Linden Public School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$26,382NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Number 10 is listed in Linden Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Number 10

Number 10 is a public elementary school in Linden, NJ, part of Linden Public School District, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,188 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Number 10

What grades does Number 10 serve?

Number 10 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Number 10?

Number 10 has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Number 10?

The student-teacher ratio at Number 10 is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Number 10 rank in NJ?

Number 10 ranks #1,188 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Number 10's MySchoolScout rating?

Number 10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Number 10?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Number 10 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Number 10 a charter school?

No, Number 10 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Number 10 a Title I school?

No, Number 10 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Number 10?

50.0% of students at Number 10 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 – 5th
Enrollment
270
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 07036)
45,101
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
40
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 07036; 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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