Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Robert Morris School No. 18 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Morris School No. 18's student population of 508 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Robert Morris School No. 18 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 Robert Morris School No. 18 is 0.44, 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
#1538 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
73%
34%
Black
14%
14%
White
12%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elizabeth Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Morris School No. 18's ranking?
Robert Morris School No. 18 is ranked #1538 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert Morris School No. 18 often compared to?
Robert Morris School No. 18is often viewed alongside schools like Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30, Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29, 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert Morris School No. 18?
508 students attend Robert Morris School No. 18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Robert Morris School No. 18 students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Morris School No. 18?
Robert Morris School No. 18 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Morris School No. 18 offer ?
Robert Morris School No. 18 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Morris School No. 18 part of?
Robert Morris School No. 18 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools.
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