Serving 657 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry E Harris Community School serves the southwest part of Bayonne, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry E. Harris Community School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings
Henry E. Harris Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 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
#1533 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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Asian
5%
11%
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Hispanic
28%
35%
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Black
15%
14%
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White
48%
37%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 1997 and 2005)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry E. Harris Community School's ranking?
Henry E. Harris Community School is ranked #1533 out of 2,184 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
657 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, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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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