The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
813 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
78 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)51%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)41%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)2%
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)66%
21%
Black
(09-10)23%
17%
White
(09-10)9%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
75%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend No 17 T Roosevelt?
813 students attend No 17 T Roosevelt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of No 17 T Roosevelt students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is No 17 T Roosevelt part of?
No 17 T Roosevelt is part of Elizabeth Public Schools.
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