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West New York 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 9 public schools serving 7,406 students in West New York School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in West New York School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
9 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
7,406 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
516 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West New York 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 77% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
93 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
7,012 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
33%
# Black Students
61 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
222 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
3%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
373
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
451
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
510
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
479
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
503
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
466
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
519
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
499
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
500
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
525
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
587
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
608
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
525
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
471
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
390
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,620 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$175 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,971
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,620
$26,033
Best West New York School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Public School Number Two
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
West New York Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 57th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
Grades: 7-8
| 1,096 students
Rank: #33.
Harry L Bain
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
Grades: K-6
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Public School Number One
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6129 Madison St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
Grades: K-6
| 769 students
Rank: #55.
Albio Sires Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
Grades: K-6
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Public School Number Five
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #77.
Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Park Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #88.
Robert Menendez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 55th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
Grades: K-6
| 529 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood School
Magnet School
5204 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
Grades: PK
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West New York School District?
West New York School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,406 students.
What is the rank of West New York School District?
West New York School District is ranked #530 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 West New York School District?
95% of West New York School District students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West New York School District?
West New York School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is West New York School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,620 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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