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Wilson Avenue School
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108 · (973) 465-4910 · Part of Newark City School District
Students
1,006
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
86%
Setting
City
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Wilson Avenue School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 11.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency14%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts29%
State average 47.3%
Location
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19 Wilson Ave, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten99
Grade 1105
Grade 2104
Grade 3116
Grade 4118
Grade 5116
Grade 6110
Grade 7113
Grade 8125
Enrollment over time
1,135’20
1,144’21
1,099’22
1,033’23
1,006’24
Down 11.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 63%White 35%Black 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.