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#1134 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 46% in state
Number 2
Elementary School · Linden Public School District · Linden, NJ
A Linden Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 SOUTH WOOD AVENUE, Linden, NJ 07036
- Math 22% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Number 2 score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Number 2 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 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number 6Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Number 8Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Number 1Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Number 5Enrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 335 | 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.
Linden Public School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 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 2 is listed in Linden Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Number 2
Number 2 is a public elementary school in Linden, NJ, part of Linden Public School District, serving approximately 635 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,134 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Number 2
What grades does Number 2 serve?
Number 2 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Number 2?
Number 2 has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Number 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Number 2 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 Number 2 rank in NJ?
Number 2 ranks #1,134 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Number 2's MySchoolScout rating?
Number 2 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 Number 2?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Number 2 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Number 2 a charter school?
No, Number 2 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Number 2 a Title I school?
No, Number 2 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Number 2?
68.5% of students at Number 2 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
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (908) 862-3287
- 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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