Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nicholas Oresko Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nicholas Oresko Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nicholas Oresko Community School's student population of 393 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nicholas Oresko Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nicholas Oresko Community School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
21%
32%
Black
10%
15%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Oresko Community School's ranking?
Nicholas Oresko Community School is ranked #261 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Nicholas Oresko Community School often compared to?
Nicholas Oresko Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Community School #5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Nicholas Oresko Community School?
393 students attend Nicholas Oresko Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nicholas Oresko Community School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholas Oresko Community School?
Nicholas Oresko Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nicholas Oresko Community School offer ?
Nicholas Oresko Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Nicholas Oresko Community School part of?
Nicholas Oresko Community School is part of Bayonne School District.
In what neighborhood is Nicholas Oresko Community School located?
Nicholas Oresko Community School is located in the Constable Hook neighborhood of Bayonne, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Constable Hook.
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