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Science High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Technology High SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
North Star Academy Charter School of NewarkGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Abington Ave. Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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East Side High School

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East Side High School is the safest of the non magnet schools, but is by far ill-equipp...

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Camden Street Elementary School

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What's it like to live in Newark?

NewarkNew JerseyU.S.
Median household income $35,992 $68,620 $50,935
Median home price $178,000 $288,700 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)119% 135% 100%
Unemployment 10% 9% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)744
Days per year with some sun: 206
Days per year with some precipitation: 121		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 277,140
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