Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Henry E. Harris Community 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 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry E. Harris Community School's student population of 646 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Henry E. Harris Community 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 Henry E. Harris Community School is 0.67, 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
#1586 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
29%
34%
Black
14%
15%
White
48%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry E. Harris Community School's ranking?
Henry E. Harris Community School is ranked #1586 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Henry E. Harris Community School often compared to?
Henry E. Harris Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicholas Oresko Community School, John M. Bailey Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Henry E. Harris Community School?
646 students attend Henry E. Harris Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Henry E. Harris Community School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry E. Harris Community School?
Henry E. Harris Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry E. Harris Community School offer ?
Henry E. Harris Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry E. Harris Community School part of?
Henry E. Harris Community School is part of Bayonne School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry E. Harris Community School located?
Henry E. Harris 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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