Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hazel Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hazel Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Hazel Avenue Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside.
School Rankings
Hazel Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hazel Avenue Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
50%
35%
Black
28%
14%
White
15%
37%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hazel Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School is ranked #984 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Hazel Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Hazel Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gregory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
334 students attend Hazel Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hazel Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hazel Avenue Elementary School?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hazel Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hazel Avenue Elementary School part of?
Hazel Avenue Elementary School is part of West Orange School District.
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