42 Newark Students Got Perfect PARCC Scores, ‘Set Bar High’

NEWARK, NJ — There aren’t many opportunities in life – aside from bowling – where one gets a chance to be “perfect.” But that’s just what dozens of Newark students did during this year’s Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam.

During a recent Newark Board of Education meeting, a group of 42 public school students earned a nod for achieving perfect scores on the PARCC test and displaying a mastery of English Language Arts and mathematics.

Superintendent Roger León said that the young scholars “set the bar high for achievement and set the stage of what is possible for other students.”

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"The 42 students recognized represent the NPS mantra, 'Where Passion Meets Progress,’ León enthused. “Their passion for education and learning is worth recognizing and celebrating with the Newark Board of Education, their families, schools and the community.”

Board Chairperson Josephine Garcia said that the students are “examples of all that is possible.”

“We are very proud of their accomplishments and wish them and all of our students continued success,” Garcia said.

According to district administrators, the students hail from:

• Ann Street School
• Arts High School
• Dr. William H. Horton School
• East Side High School
• First Avenue School
• Harriet Tubman
• Lafayette Street School
• Mount Vernon School
• Oliver Street School
• Park Elementary School
• Rafael Hernandez
• Ridge Street School
• Roberto Clemente School
• Science Park High School
• Speedway Avenue School
• Technology High School

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