Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence's student population of 499 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1956 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
40%
32%
Black
58%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence's ranking?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence is ranked #1956 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence?
499 students attend Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence offer ?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence part of?
Edward T. Bowser Sr. School Of Excellence is part of East Orange School District.
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