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South 17Th Street School

619 S Seventeenth St, Newark, NJ 07103, United States
+1 (973) 374-2570
http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/s17
1.5
Overall Rating

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South 17Th Street School Overview

About This School

South 17Th Street School is a public middle in Newark, New Jersey, serving 368 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 20% proficiency in ELA and 10% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,741. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students are predominantly Black and Hispanic, representing 61% and 35% of the population respectively. The remaining enrollment consists of 2% of students identifying as two or more races and 1% who identify as White, with the student body composed of 62% male and 38% female.

368
Total Students
PK-8
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts20%
Mathematics10%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
PK-8
County
Essex County
Students per Counselor
368:1

South 17Th Street School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

20%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%
10%
Mathematics
City Avg: 17%State Avg: 38%
N/A
Science

Class Information

12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 15.3:1
State Avg: 11.2:1
368
Students per Counselor

South 17Th Street School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
29

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 Ratio12:1
Students per Counselor368:1

South 17Th Street School Student Demographics

Student Body

61.68%
Male
38.32%
Female
Total Enrollment: 368 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White1.36%
Hispanic35.05%
Asian0%
Black61.14%
Two or More Races1.63%
Native American0.82%

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Frequently Asked Questions About South 17Th Street School

Q: What is South 17Th Street School?

A: South 17Th Street School is a middle public located in Newark.

Q: How many students attend South 17Th Street School?

A: South 17Th Street School has approximately 368 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at South 17Th Street School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at South 17Th Street School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about South 17Th Street School

South 17Th Street School is a public middle in Newark, New Jersey, serving 368 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 20% proficiency in ELA and 10% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $77,741. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students are predominantly Black and Hispanic, representing 61% and 35% of the population respectively. The remaining enrollment consists of 2% of students identifying as two or more races and 1% who identify as White, with the student body composed of 62% male and 38% female.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About South 17Th Street School - Newark, NJ

Quick Facts about South 17Th Street School
School NameSouth 17Th Street School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsPK-8
Location619 S Seventeenth St, Newark, NJ 07103, Newark, NJ
CountyEssex County
Phone+1 (973) 374-2570
Total Students368
Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Full-Time Teachers29
Rating1.5/10
ELA Proficiency20%
Math Proficiency10%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about South 17Th Street School

What is South 17Th Street School?

South 17Th Street School is a middle public located in Newark.

How many students attend South 17Th Street School?

South 17Th Street School has approximately 368 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South 17Th Street School?

The student-teacher ratio at South 17Th Street School is 12:1.

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