Overview

First Avenue Elementary School is a public school in Newark, NJ, offering 2 sports. It is one of 73 schools in The Newark Public School District.
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School Rating

First Avenue Elementary School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

214 1st Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
School leader: Ms Rosa Branco
(973) 268-5240
(973) 268-5333
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