Vailsburg Middle School serves 192 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
34%
Black
99%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vailsburg Middle School?
192 students attend Vailsburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vailsburg Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vailsburg Middle School?
Vailsburg Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vailsburg Middle School offer ?
Vailsburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Vailsburg Middle School part of?
Vailsburg Middle School is part of Newark Public School District.
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