Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gladys Nunery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gladys Nunery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gladys Nunery School's student population of 273 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gladys Nunery School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gladys Nunery School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1887 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
33%
Black
62%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gladys Nunery School's ranking?
Gladys Nunery School is ranked #1887 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gladys Nunery School often compared to?
Gladys Nunery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitney M. Young Jr. School, Joseph H. Brensinger School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gladys Nunery School?
273 students attend Gladys Nunery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gladys Nunery School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladys Nunery School?
Gladys Nunery School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gladys Nunery School offer ?
Gladys Nunery School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gladys Nunery School part of?
Gladys Nunery School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Gladys Nunery School located?
Gladys Nunery School is located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Bergen Lafayette.
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