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Michelle Obama Elementary School

186 14TH AVE NEWARK NJ 07103

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 62 of 424 in New Jersey

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Michelle Obama Elementary School

186 14TH AVE NEWARK NJ 07103

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 62 of 424 in New Jersey

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About Michelle Obama Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 59%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 59% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
169
Total Students
$82146
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 11%
Black 88.2%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 1%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
11%
Black
88.2%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 169
59%
100 Female
41%
69 Male

Student Population

169 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Michelle Obama Elementary School Contact Information

Address

186 14TH AVE NEWARK NJ 07103

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Phone

(973) 662-2621

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TOP 62 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Michelle Obama Elementary School

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

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Michelle Obama Elementary recently held Performing Arts Night and student orientations, encouraging students to be creative and have a great start in 2025–2026.

FAQ

Q1: Does Michelle Obama Elementary School provide bilingual education programs?

Answer: Yes, though bilingual education is provided to support students in their language learning.


Q2: What extracurricular activities are available to students at Michelle Obama Elementary School?

Answer: The school has many possibilities for students to join clubs and activities to support their interests and skills.


Q3: How does Michelle Obama Elementary School support students with special needs?

Answer: The school has specialized programs and staff to support students who have different learning needs.


Q4: Are their opportunities for students to participate in community service opportunities at Michelle Obama Elementary School?

Answer: Yes, students participate in community service opportunities to develop a sense of civic duty.


Q5: What is the student-teacher ratio at Michelle Obama Elementary School?

Answer: The school has a student-teacher ratio that a positive approach to catering to students' individualized learning.

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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