Number 8
Linden, NJ · Linden Public School District · Grades PK-5
1,097th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Number 8 ranking
SchoolRow ranks Number 8 1,097th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Number 8 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 141 students tested
Number 8 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 325 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.2% | 57.5% | ▲ 15.3 pts | |
| White | 42.9% | 20.6% | ▼ 22.3 pts | |
| Black | 9.9% | 16.0% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Number 8
Typical home value $541K in zip 07036 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Number 8
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Number 6Linden Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,063rd of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 26% - 2Number 1Linden Public School District · 0.5 mi away1,085th of 1,324
ELA 28% · Math 29% - 5Number 9Linden Public School District · 0.9 mi away730th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 44% - 3Number 5Linden Public School District · 1 mi away1,045th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 27% - 2Number 2Linden Public School District · 1.1 mi away1,155th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 24% - 3Dr. Charles C. Polk SchoolRoselle Public School District · 1.4 mi away1,014th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 33% - 3Franklin Elementary SchoolRahway Public School District · 1.5 mi away951st of 1,324
ELA 48% · Math 24% - 3Number 10Linden Public School District · 1.6 mi away989th of 1,324
ELA 36% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Number 8 in?
Number 8 is part of the Linden Public School District district in Linden, New Jersey.
Is Number 8 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Number 8 1,097th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Number 8?
Hispanic 58%, White 21%, Black 16%, Two or more races 3% (325 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Number 8 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07036 is $541K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.