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Kearny School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,361 students in Kearny School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Kearny School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
5,361 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
455 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Kearny School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#478 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
161 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,582 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
33%
# Black Students
116 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,424 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
27%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
338
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
331
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
313
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
295
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
317
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
325
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
356
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
347
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
358
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
374
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
510
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
435
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
408
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
204
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,209 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,957
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,209
$26,033
Best Kearny School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 Kearny Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Schuyler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
644 Forest St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5105
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Beech St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5095
Grades: 7-8
| 751 students
Rank: #44.
'franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Davis Ave
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5020
Grades: PK-6
| 934 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5100
Grades: PK-6
| 516 students
Rank: #66.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 Belgrove Dr
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5090
Grades: PK-6
| 439 students
Rank: #77.
Kearny High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
336 Devon St
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Kearny, NJ 07032
(201) 955-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,827 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kearny School District?
Kearny School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,361 students.
What is the rank of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District is ranked #477 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kearny School District?
67% of Kearny School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kearny School District?
Kearny School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Kearny School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,209 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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