Number 8

Summary:

Number 8 is an elementary school located in Linden, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 300 students. It is part of the Linden Public School District, which is ranked 534 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Number 8 has consistently been ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with a ranking between 723 and 1,098 over the past 10 school years, and a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Number 8 consistently underperforms compared to the Linden Public School District and the state of New Jersey in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 25.7% to 34.7% across grades 3-5, compared to 34.3% to 52.3% for the district and 43.6% to 52.3% for the state. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates at Number 8 ranged from 10.3% to 43.1%, compared to 23.9% to 47.6% for the district and 40.1% to 47.6% for the state. Number 8 also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.6% to 26.2% over the past few school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Number 8 to other elementary schools in the Linden Public School District, it generally performs worse academically. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Number 10 had higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5, while Number 1 and Number 9 also outperformed Number 8 in many grade levels. Additionally, the Winfield Township school, which is located about 1.6 miles from Number 8, generally outperforms Number 8 in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 500 West Blancke St.
       Linden, NJ  07036-5058


(908) 862-4397

District: Linden Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1041st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,886 Help


Students who attend Number 8 usually attend:

Middle:    Myles J. McManus MIddle School
High:    Linden High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.5%
White:
20.6%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Compare Details Number 8 ranks worse than 77.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Linden Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Number 8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.5%), White (20.6%), African American (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Number 8 is 11.8, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Linden Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Number 8 is $9,886, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Linden Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Number 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Number 8 1041st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Number 8 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Linden Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Linden Public School District 534th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Number 8

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Rank History for all students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.79 944th 1204 21.6%
2004 61.77 637th 1298 50.9%
2005 39.12 956th 1303 26.6%
2006 38.97 965th 1314 26.6%
2007 47.80 899th 1329 32.4%
2008 46.31 899th 1338 32.8%
2009 39.26 962nd 1346 28.5%
2010 35.54 1006th 1354 25.7%
2011 22.65 1131st 1360 16.8%
2012 38.75 971st 1363 28.8%
2013 22.56 1125th 1367 17.7%
2014 25.37 1098th 1363 19.4%
2015 32.62 944th 1357 30.4%
2016 24.95 1055th 1346 21.6%
2017 38.27 877th 1352 35.1%
2018 43.19 821st 1353 39.3%
2019 50.24 723rd 1360 46.8%
2021 26.55 912th 1317 30.8%
2022 22.08 1049th 1345 22.0%
2023 32.31 913th 1342 32.0%
2024 22.26 1041st 1338 22.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.98 140th 434 67.7%
2019 69.89 113th 463 75.6%
2021 63.60 87th 411 78.8%
2022 46.99 202nd 489 58.7%
2024 33.53 364th 559 34.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.97 285th 868 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.60 365th 942 61.3%
2019 77.78 119th 948 87.4%
2021 41.20 471st 839 43.9%
2022 26.08 652nd 863 24.4%
2023 48.55 417th 910 54.2%
2024 43.12 488th 939 48.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.99 754th 1333 43.4%
2019 54.49 638th 1331 52.1%
2021 21.81 999th 1290 22.6%
2022 30.22 907th 1326 31.6%
2023 41.66 753rd 1318 42.9%
2024 34.18 855th 1317 35.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 814th 1334 39.0%
2019 45.55 749th 1335 43.9%
2021 33.14 807th 1297 37.8%
2022 18.90 1055th 1324 20.3%
2023 27.14 952nd 1315 27.6%
2024 17.80 1069th 1313 18.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.03 300th 456 34.2%
2022 54.07 211th 494 57.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.06 439th 870 49.5%
2019 71.99 196th 899 78.2%
2021 31.10 658th 896 26.6%
2022 25.93 709th 953 25.6%
2023 60.16 328th 982 66.6%
2024 41.41 561st 989 43.3%
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Rank History for White students at Number 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.31 421st 1022 58.8%
2019 42.46 625th 1023 38.9%
2021 44.93 508th 964 47.3%
2022 32.93 694th 976 28.9%
2023 29.49 720th 975 26.2%
2024 12.41 870th 963 9.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Number 8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 174 39 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 170 38 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1990 167 40 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1991 186 35 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 170 44 3 17 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1993 178 47 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 181 32 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1995 231 53 9 31 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 231 53 9 31 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 231 33 6 53 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 206 32 8 64 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 210 49 6 69 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 221 45 7 77 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 209 54 13 80 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 209 54 13 80 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 203 48 10 99 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 171 38 13 99 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 161 31 11 111 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 159 28 7 113 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 166 32 6 123 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2009 158 33 6 126 0 0 6 0 329
2010 140 30 7 143 0 0 3 0 323
2011 140 39 11 130 0 0 4 0 324
2012 149 32 11 137 0 0 4 0 333
2013 129 29 13 143 0 0 4 0 318
2014 126 29 11 124 0 0 4 0 294
2015 113 29 13 128 0 0 5 0 288
2016 115 37 11 145 1 0 3 0 312
2017 109 34 11 151 1 0 6 0 312
2018 103 42 12 165 0 0 5 0 327
2019 108 52 10 171 0 0 7 0 348
2020 98 62 9 168 0 0 6 0 343
2021 95 70 10 158 0 0 8 0 341
2022 84 63 9 162 0 0 3 0 321
2023 72 51 9 160 0 0 8 0 300
2024 67 52 7 187 1 1 10 0 325

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 Number 8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1989 218 13.0 16.7 n/a
1990 222 12.0 18.5 14.9
1991 235 15.0 15.6 22.1
1992 234 15.0 15.6 27.8
1993 251 14.0 17.9 21.5
1994 245 14.0 17.5 22.4
1995 324 17.0 19.1 30.6
1996 324 17.0 19.1 30.6
1998 323 18.0 17.9 20.1
1999 310 17.0 18.2 21
2000 334 17.0 19.6 39.2
2001 350 17.3 20.2 35.7
2002 356 19.0 18.7 36
2003 356 19.0 18.7 36
2004 360 23.0 15.7 35
2005 321 24.0 13.4 n/a
2006 314 19.0 16.5 34.7
2007 307 21.0 14.6 38.4
2008 327 17.0 19.2 35.5
2009 329 23.7 11.8 37.1
2010 323 21.0 15.3 40.6
2011 324 19.0 17.0 40.7
2012 333 21.6 15.4 42
2013 318 21.0 15.1 49.7
2014 294 21.0 14.0 52.4
2015 288 20.0 14.4 56.6
2016 312 23.0 13.5 51.9
2017 312 25.0 12.4 49.7
2018 327 25.0 13.0 52.3
2019 348 29.0 12.0 55.2
2020 343 30.0 11.4 53.4
2021 341 32.5 10.4 39
2022 321 31.0 10.3 39.9
2023 300 33.5 8.9 51
2024 325 27.5 11.8 58.5

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 Number 8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 13.0 17.3 n/a
1989 218 13.0 16.7 n/a
1990 222 12.0 18.5 14.9
1991 235 15.0 15.6 22.1
1992 234 15.0 15.6 27.8
1993 251 14.0 17.9 21.5
1994 245 14.0 17.5 22.4
1995 324 17.0 19.1 30.6
1996 324 17.0 19.1 30.6
1998 323 18.0 17.9 20.1
1999 310 17.0 18.2 21
2000 334 17.0 19.6 39.2
2001 350 17.3 20.2 35.7
2002 356 19.0 18.7 36
2003 356 19.0 18.7 36
2004 360 23.0 15.7 35
2005 321 24.0 13.4 n/a
2006 314 19.0 16.5 34.7
2007 307 21.0 14.6 38.4
2008 327 17.0 19.2 35.5
2009 329 23.7 11.8 37.1
2010 323 21.0 15.3 40.6
2011 324 19.0 17.0 40.7
2012 333 21.6 15.4 42
2013 318 21.0 15.1 49.7
2014 294 21.0 14.0 52.4
2015 288 20.0 14.4 56.6
2016 312 23.0 13.5 51.9
2017 312 25.0 12.4 49.7
2018 327 25.0 13.0 52.3
2019 348 29.0 12.0 55.2
2020 343 30.0 11.4 53.4
2021 341 32.5 10.4 39
2022 321 31.0 10.3 39.9
2023 300 33.5 8.9 51
2024 325 27.5 11.8 58.5

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 Number 8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $114 (1.2%) $9,772 (98.8%) $9,886

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Number 8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 723rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 913th of 1342 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Number 8)44.321.6
 22.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Linden Public School District)39.131.9
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Number 8)5051.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Linden Public School District)43.938.5
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Number 8)63.934
 29.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Public School District)44.538
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Number 8)38.937.5
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Linden Public School District)37.929.1
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Number 8)64.856.2
 8.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Linden Public School District)61.746.3
 15.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Number 8)55.624.2
 31.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Linden Public School District)42.622.9
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348300
 13.8%
African American5251
 1.9%
American Indian00
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic171160
 6.4%
Pacific Islander00
White10872
 33.3%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%51%
 4.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Number 8

Number 8 ranks in the bottom 22.2% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 325 students attended Number 8.

Students who attend Number 8 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Myles J. McManus MIddle School
High : Linden High School

Students at Number 8 are 58% Hispanic, 21% White, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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