Serving 667 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 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 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23's student population of 667 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2004 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
62%
35%
Black
28%
14%
White
6%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23's ranking?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is ranked #2004 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 often compared to?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23is often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23?
667 students attend Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 offer ?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 part of?
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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