Merriam Avenue School, NJ
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 4Pre-Kindergarten Offered • Ungraded Offered
81 Merriam Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
How Merriam Avenue School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score49
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Merriam Avenue School
475Students
100%Low-Income Students
41Teachers
12 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 54% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 11% | 24% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 16% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 15% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 16% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Ungraded | 6% | 9% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 15% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30% | 23% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Merriam Avenue School
47%Math Proficiency
52%Reading Proficiency
50%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 55% | 50% |
| Male | 54% | 47% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 47% | 52% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 57% | 53% | 49% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 66% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 57% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 37% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 25% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Merriam Avenue School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
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Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Nearby Private Schools
Colleges near Merriam Avenue School, NJ
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