Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Summary:

Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is an elementary school in Perth Amboy Public School District, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 96% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.1, it consistently performs below the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 10.1% of 3rd-grade students and 18.7% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42% and 51.3%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 11% of 3rd-grade students and 14.4% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 45.9% and 44.3%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.2% in the 2016-2017 school year to 19.1% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is notably higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Perth Amboy Public School District, such as James J. Flynn Elementary School, Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School, and Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School, it becomes evident that Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is performing at the lower end of the spectrum, with higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism rates in the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 318 Stockton Street
       Perth Amboy, NJ  08861-3910


(732) 376-6010

District: Perth Amboy Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1279th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,241 Help


Students who attend Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School usually attend:

Middle:    William C. McGinnis Middle School
High:    Perth Amboy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.1%
African American:
2.8%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.9% Help


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Compare Details Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Perth Amboy Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Perth Amboy Public School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.1%), African American (2.8%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is 8.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Perth Amboy Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School employs 56.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is $20,241, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Perth Amboy Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School:

SchoolDigger ranks Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School 1279th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School in the ranking list.)

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Perth Amboy Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Perth Amboy Public School District 558th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

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Rank History for all students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 36.37 860th 1204 28.6%
2004 9.96 1169th 1298 9.9%
2005 17.80 1137th 1303 12.7%
2006 25.25 1095th 1314 16.7%
2007 30.39 1067th 1329 19.7%
2008 28.09 1092nd 1338 18.4%
2009 24.89 1110th 1346 17.5%
2010 24.74 1120th 1354 17.3%
2011 30.09 1059th 1360 22.1%
2012 26.99 1085th 1363 20.4%
2013 20.70 1141st 1367 16.5%
2014 29.44 1057th 1363 22.5%
2015 8.92 1254th 1357 7.6%
2016 11.26 1206th 1346 10.4%
2017 15.13 1155th 1352 14.6%
2018 34.96 937th 1353 30.7%
2019 25.32 1046th 1360 23.1%
2021 11.78 1174th 1317 10.9%
2022 15.54 1142nd 1345 15.1%
2023 7.89 1279th 1342 4.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.05 295th 434 32.0%
2019 33.24 299th 463 35.4%
2021 23.25 355th 411 13.6%
2022 36.41 279th 489 42.9%
2023 29.45 358th 499 28.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 846th 1001 15.5%
2019 14.05 918th 1007 8.8%
2021 14.96 800th 868 7.8%
2022 22.47 725th 949 23.6%
2023 14.67 862nd 958 10.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.56 247th 942 73.8%
2019 65.55 237th 948 75.0%
2021 33.78 576th 839 31.3%
2022 41.03 487th 863 43.6%
2023 24.31 694th 910 23.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.44 861st 1333 35.4%
2019 24.23 1046th 1331 21.4%
2021 15.62 1115th 1290 13.6%
2022 14.87 1133rd 1326 14.6%
2023 6.84 1250th 1318 5.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.42 914th 1334 31.5%
2019 28.24 984th 1335 26.3%
2021 10.86 1172nd 1297 9.6%
2022 18.01 1064th 1324 19.6%
2023 11.50 1173rd 1315 10.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.91 312th 870 64.1%
2019 54.22 369th 899 59.0%
2021 25.42 738th 896 17.6%
2023 13.40 886th 982 9.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 12 62 1 381 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 23 59 1 406 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1990 19 51 1 425 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 17 58 1 431 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 15 66 2 494 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 10 49 1 535 2 n/a n/a 0 597
1994 19 51 2 565 0 n/a n/a 0 637
1995 5 55 1 604 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 5 55 1 604 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1998 16 55 0 587 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1999 20 41 1 571 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2000 15 43 2 545 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2001 17 30 2 472 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 19 33 0 499 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 19 33 0 499 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 5 29 0 496 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2005 12 24 1 470 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 9 31 3 497 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2007 19 41 1 606 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 11 27 2 563 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2009 11 34 4 564 0 2 0 0 615
2010 12 35 6 573 0 2 0 0 628
2011 13 35 4 618 0 0 0 0 670
2012 10 36 4 678 0 0 0 0 728
2013 12 45 6 716 0 0 0 0 779
2014 11 30 3 747 0 0 0 0 791
2015 13 29 7 737 0 0 3 0 789
2016 10 22 7 793 0 0 3 0 835
2017 10 16 5 780 0 1 3 0 815
2018 7 11 5 754 0 1 1 0 779
2019 5 13 6 685 0 1 0 0 710
2020 6 12 1 594 0 1 2 0 616
2021 2 8 1 478 0 1 1 0 491
2022 1 16 1 472 0 0 1 0 491
2023 1 13 3 440 0 0 1 0 458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 30.0 15.2 n/a
1989 489 30.0 16.3 n/a
1990 496 33.0 15.0 69
1991 507 33.0 15.3 81.7
1992 577 39.0 14.7 82.3
1993 597 41.0 14.6 85.9
1994 637 39.0 16.3 87.4
1995 665 40.0 16.6 88.7
1996 665 40.0 16.6 88.7
1998 658 39.0 16.9 86
1999 633 41.0 15.4 78.5
2000 605 43.0 14.1 95.4
2001 521 43.2 12.1 90.4
2002 551 46.0 12.0 87.8
2003 551 46.0 12.0 87.8
2004 530 44.0 12.0 92.1
2005 507 49.0 10.3 n/a
2006 540 50.0 10.8 85.6
2007 667 62.0 10.8 93.1
2008 603 55.0 11.0 82.6
2009 615 62.7 7.6 87
2010 628 59.0 10.6 87.9
2011 670 57.0 11.7 69.7
2012 728 65.6 11.0 76.5
2013 779 64.0 12.1 70.9
2014 791 65.5 12.0 91.7
2015 789 69.0 11.4 80.6
2016 835 68.0 12.2 84.6
2017 815 71.0 11.4 90.7
2018 779 71.0 10.9 96
2019 710 73.6 9.6 92
2020 616 65.6 9.3 95
2021 491 58.0 8.4 89
2022 491 57.5 8.5 82.3
2023 458 56.5 8.1 88.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 30.0 15.2 n/a
1989 489 30.0 16.3 n/a
1990 496 33.0 15.0 69
1991 507 33.0 15.3 81.7
1992 577 39.0 14.7 82.3
1993 597 41.0 14.6 85.9
1994 637 39.0 16.3 87.4
1995 665 40.0 16.6 88.7
1996 665 40.0 16.6 88.7
1998 658 39.0 16.9 86
1999 633 41.0 15.4 78.5
2000 605 43.0 14.1 95.4
2001 521 43.2 12.1 90.4
2002 551 46.0 12.0 87.8
2003 551 46.0 12.0 87.8
2004 530 44.0 12.0 92.1
2005 507 49.0 10.3 n/a
2006 540 50.0 10.8 85.6
2007 667 62.0 10.8 93.1
2008 603 55.0 11.0 82.6
2009 615 62.7 7.6 87
2010 628 59.0 10.6 87.9
2011 670 57.0 11.7 69.7
2012 728 65.6 11.0 76.5
2013 779 64.0 12.1 70.9
2014 791 65.5 12.0 91.7
2015 789 69.0 11.4 80.6
2016 835 68.0 12.2 84.6
2017 815 71.0 11.4 90.7
2018 779 71.0 10.9 96
2019 710 73.6 9.6 92
2020 616 65.6 9.3 95
2021 491 58.0 8.4 89
2022 491 57.5 8.5 82.3
2023 458 56.5 8.1 88.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,114 (5.5%) $19,127 (94.5%) $20,241

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1046th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1279th of 1342 Elementary schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School)39.410.1
 29.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perth Amboy Public School District)41.620.8
 20.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School)31.511
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Perth Amboy Public School District)39.620.6
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School)44.318.7
 25.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perth Amboy Public School District)53.330.7
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School)41.414.4
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Perth Amboy Public School District)39.518.7
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students710458
 35.5%
African American1313
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic685440
 35.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White51
 80%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92%88.9%
 3.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 458 students attended Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School.

Students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School are 96% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William C. McGinnis Middle School
High : Perth Amboy High School

Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks in the bottom 4.7% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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