Elizabeth Public Schools


Summary:

The Elizabeth Public Schools district in New Jersey consists of 37 schools, including 27 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 8 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 494 out of 609 in New Jersey and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

A few schools stand out in the district. Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy is the highest performing high school, ranked 144 out of 434 in the state and rated 3 stars. It has significantly higher test scores compared to the district and state averages. At the elementary level, Victor Mravlag School No. 21 and Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 are the top performers, ranked 692 and 790 out of 1,347 respectively and both rated 2 stars.

The data reveals some key challenges facing the district. Graduation rates are high at 91.3%, but test scores lag significantly behind state averages, with the district-wide 11th grade English proficiency rate at 71.2% compared to the state's 80.7%. Chronic absenteeism is also high at 14.9% across all schools. Additionally, the district has very high poverty levels, with 48.12% to 90.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While resource disparities exist, with per-student spending ranging from $6,924 to $12,585, the data also highlights that high-performing schools are possible even in a low-performing district, providing a roadmap for improvement.

District Detail

 500 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

 (908) 436-5000

SchoolDigger Rank:
494th of 609 New Jersey districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 27,580

Primary Schools: 24
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 8
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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