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Benjamin Banneker Academy

500 SOUTH CLINTON ST, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018

Ranked 205 of 257 in New Jersey

Top schools in East Orange
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Benjamin Banneker Academy

500 SOUTH CLINTON ST, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018

About Benjamin Banneker Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 42% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
491
Total Students
$99483
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 7.8%
Black 89.6%
Two+ Races 1.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
89.6%
Two+ Races
1.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 491
50%
246 Female
50%
246 Male

Student Population

491 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

498 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Benjamin Banneker Academy Contact Information

Address

500 SOUTH CLINTON ST, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018

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Phone

(973) 266-4320

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TOP 205 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Benjamin Banneker Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Benjamin Banneker Academy hosted the final Town Hall event, “Planning for Our School District’s Future,” on Wednesday, October 16, at 6:30 p.m.

FAQ

Q1. What is the mission of Benjamin Banneker Academy from a parent viewpoint?

Ans. The mission is to establish high standards and provide a stimulating, challenging learning environment for every student.

Q2. How can parents access resources and stay informed at Benjamin Banneker Academy?

Ans. The school maintains an open-door policy and parent resources page to facilitate communication between school and home.

Q3. How does Benjamin Banneker Academy support student achievement planning?

Ans. The school provides individualized guidance, mentoring, and academic support to help students reach personal and academic goals.

Q4. What kinds of academic programs and courses are available for students at Benjamin Banneker Academy?

Ans. Students have access to rigorous coursework, including AP courses and dual-enrollment opportunities, as part of the school curriculum.

Q5. How are parents and students encouraged to collaborate at Benjamin Banneker Academy?

Ans. The school emphasizes partnership among students, parents, and staff to create a community-oriented learning experience

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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