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Wilson Avenue School

19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108, United States

+1 (973) 465-4910

http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/wls

3.0

Overall Rating

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Wilson Avenue School Overview

About This School

Wilson Avenue School is a public middle in Newark, New Jersey, serving 1,006 students in grades K-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 35% proficiency in ELA and 24% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 62 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,741. One counselor is available for the student body. Students at Wilson Avenue School are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown consists of 63% Hispanic, 35% White, and 2% Black students.

1,006

Total Students

K-8

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

62 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts35%

Mathematics24%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-8

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

1006:1

Wilson Avenue School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

35%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%

24%

Mathematics

City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

1006

Students per Counselor

Wilson Avenue School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$77,741

City Avg: $76,011

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor1006:1

Wilson Avenue School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.89%

Male

49.11%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,006 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White35.49%

Hispanic62.72%

Asian0%

Black1.79%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilson Avenue School

Q: What is Wilson Avenue School?

A: Wilson Avenue School is a middle public located in Newark.

Q: How many students attend Wilson Avenue School?

A: Wilson Avenue School has approximately 1,006 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Avenue School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Avenue School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Wilson Avenue School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Wilson Avenue School - Newark, NJ

Quick Facts about Wilson Avenue School
School Name	Wilson Avenue School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-8
Location	19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108, Newark, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 465-4910
Total Students	1,006
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	62
Rating	3/10
ELA Proficiency	35%
Math Proficiency	24%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Avenue School

What is Wilson Avenue School?

Wilson Avenue School is a middle public located in Newark.

How many students attend Wilson Avenue School?

Wilson Avenue School has approximately 1,006 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Avenue School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Avenue School is 16:1.

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