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Lafayette Street School

205 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105, United States
+1 (973) 465-4860
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/laf
2.5
Overall Rating

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Lafayette Street School Overview

About This School

Lafayette Street School is a public middle in Newark, New Jersey, serving 1,213 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 35% proficiency in ELA and 14% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 75 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $77,741, while the school provides one counselor for every 1,213 students. Students at the school are 52% female and 48% male. The demographic makeup is 79% Hispanic, 20% White, and 1% Black.

1,213
Total Students
PK-8
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
75 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts35%
Mathematics14%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
PK-8
County
Essex County
Students per Counselor
1213:1

Lafayette Street 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%
14%
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
1213
Students per Counselor

Lafayette Street School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
75

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 Counselor1213:1

Lafayette Street School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.15%
Male
51.85%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,213 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White19.62%
Hispanic78.81%
Asian0.16%
Black1.07%
Two or More Races0.16%
Native American0%

Lafayette Street School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette Street School

Q: What is Lafayette Street School?

A: Lafayette Street School is a middle public located in Newark.

Q: How many students attend Lafayette Street School?

A: Lafayette Street School has approximately 1,213 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Lafayette Street School

Lafayette Street School is a public middle in Newark, New Jersey, serving 1,213 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 35% proficiency in ELA and 14% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 75 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $77,741, while the school provides one counselor for every 1,213 students. Students at the school are 52% female and 48% male. The demographic makeup is 79% Hispanic, 20% White, and 1% Black.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Lafayette Street School - Newark, NJ

Quick Facts about Lafayette Street School
School NameLafayette Street School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsPK-8
Location205 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105, Newark, NJ
CountyEssex County
Phone+1 (973) 465-4860
Total Students1,213
Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Full-Time Teachers75
Rating2.5/10
ELA Proficiency35%
Math Proficiency14%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Lafayette Street School

What is Lafayette Street School?

Lafayette Street School is a middle public located in Newark.

How many students attend Lafayette Street School?

Lafayette Street School has approximately 1,213 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Street School is 16:1.

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