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Bruce Street School

333 Clinton Pl
Newark, NJ 07112
Bruce Street School serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bruce Street School's student population of 35 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Bruce Street School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
60%
34%
Black
37%
15%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bruce Street School?
35 students attend Bruce Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Bruce Street School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruce Street School?
Bruce Street School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bruce Street School offer ?
Bruce Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruce Street School part of?
Bruce Street School is part of Newark Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Bruce Street School located?
Bruce Street School is located in the Weequahic neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in Weequahic.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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