School Score

Average

43/100

Newark, New Jersey · 2022-23

Newark Public Schools

Serving 38,000 students in 65 schools, Newark Public Schools tracks near US averages. Math: 24% · Reading: 31% · Graduation: 78%.

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Last updated: Aug 12, 2025Data: NCES CCD + state DOE 2022-23Report an error

Math proficiency

24%

District-wide

↓ 2.0% vs US

Reading proficiency

31%

District-wide

↑ 2.0% vs US

Graduation rate

78%

4-year

Enrollment

38,000

65 schools

Newark proficiency

24% / 31%

"Newark Public Schools students reached 24% math proficiency and 31% reading proficiency in 2022-23, versus 30% / 33% state averages."

Source: NCES + New Jersey DOE

Graduation rate

78%

"Newark Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%."

Source: NCES

Spending per pupil

$24,600

"Newark Public Schools spends $24,600 per student annually, above the US average of $17,280."

Source: NCES 2022-23

Newark Public Schools · proficiency trend

% of students scoring proficient on state assessments. Local curves approximated from NAEP national trend where granular history is unavailable.

Data breakdown · Newark Public Schools

Versus state and national averages

Math proficiency

24%

here

30%

state

26%

US avg

↓ 8%

Reading proficiency

31%

here

33%

state

29%

US avg

↑ 7%

Graduation rate

78%

here

91%

state

87%

US avg

↓ 10%

Student-teacher ratio

12.4:1

here

12.4:1

state

15.4:1

US avg

↓ 19%

Free/reduced lunch eligible

75.8%

here

39.6%

state

52.1%

US avg

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Methodology & data. District-level proficiency from state DOE rollups; enrollment and finance from NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23. CodeOpx School Score combines academics (40%), growth vs state (25%), equity (15%), graduation (10%), resources (10%). See /schools/methodology for the exact formula.

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Is Newark Public Schools a good school district?▾

Newark Public Schools earns a CodeOpx School Score of 43/100 (C, Average). It tracks near US averages, with 24% math and 31% reading proficiency.

How many schools are in Newark Public Schools?▾

Newark Public Schools operates 65 public schools serving 38,000 students in and around Newark, New Jersey.

What is Newark Public Schools's graduation rate?▾

Newark Public Schools's 4-year graduation rate is 78%, below the US average of 87%.

How much does Newark Public Schools spend per student?▾

Newark Public Schools spends approximately $24,600 per student per year (all funding sources), versus the US average of $17,280.

Where can I find Newark Public Schools school zone boundaries?▾

Attendance zones are published by Newark Public Schools directly. Census EDGE files provide school district boundaries; use the district's official site for granular school zone maps.