Best Public Schools in Zip Code 07106


Summary:

The 07106 zip code area of Newark, New Jersey is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 alternative high school. These schools serve a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, with significant socioeconomic challenges as evidenced by high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Among the standout schools, Ivy Hill Elementary School ranks the highest in the area, outperforming the Newark Public School District and the state of New Jersey in English Language Arts proficiency. The Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology, an alternative high school, also stands out with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Algebra I compared to the district. However, the majority of the schools in the 07106 zip code struggle with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, with Speedway Avenue School reporting the highest rate at 49.3%.

The data also reveals significant disparities in funding, with Fourteenth Avenue School spending nearly three times more per student than other schools in the area. This raises questions about the equity of resource allocation and its potential impact on student outcomes. Overall, the schools in the 07106 zip code face a complex set of challenges, and targeted interventions and support are needed to address the performance gaps and promote greater student success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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