Very Good
#789 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 32% in state
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Elementary School · New Brunswick School District · New Brunswick, NJ
A New Brunswick School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
199 Paul Robeson Blvd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
- Math 16% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Brunswick), 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
$60,248
Median home value
$316,800
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
21.8%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Chester Redshaw SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Livingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Lord Stirling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 620 | 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.
New Brunswick School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $29,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is listed in New Brunswick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is a public elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ, part of New Brunswick School District, serving approximately 645 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts
What grades does Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts serve?
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts?
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts rank in NJ?
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts ranks #789 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts?
59.8% of students at Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts 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
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (732) 745-5300
- Area population (ZIP 08901)
- 56,766
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 24.1
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 08901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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