Top Rankings
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 5 public elementary schools serving 2,783 students in Kearny School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Jersey.
Public Elementary Schools in Kearny School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,931 Schools
# Students
5,361 Students
880,402 Students
# Teachers
455 Teachers
77,488 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
1,932 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
161 Students
91,801 Students
% Asian Students
3%
11%
# Hispanic Students
3,582 Students
291,974 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
33%
# Black Students
116 Students
132,419 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,424 Students
330,957 Students
% White Students
27%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
1,850 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
29,300 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
338
34,413
# Students in K Grade:
331
81,082
# 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
77,510
# Students in 8th Grade:
374
79,087
# Students in 9th Grade:
510
3,808
# Students in 10th Grade:
435
3,645
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
3,273
# Students in 12th Grade:
408
2,980
# Ungraded Students:
204
40,176
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 Elementary 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.
'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: #44.
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: #55.
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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
