Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John M. Bailey 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 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John M. Bailey Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John M. Bailey Community School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 19, 2026
School Motto
The Youth of Today. The Leaders of Tomorrow.
School Rankings
John M. Bailey 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 John M. Bailey Community School is 0.71, 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
#1166 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
24%
34%
Black
19%
15%
White
44%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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 John M. Bailey Community School's ranking?
John M. Bailey Community School is ranked #1166 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John M. Bailey Community School often compared to?
John M. Bailey Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicholas Oresko Community School, Henry E. Harris Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John M. Bailey Community School?
632 students attend John M. Bailey Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John M. Bailey Community School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John M. Bailey Community School?
John M. Bailey Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John M. Bailey Community School offer ?
John M. Bailey Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John M. Bailey Community School part of?
John M. Bailey Community School is part of Bayonne School District.
In what neighborhood is John M. Bailey Community School located?
John M. Bailey 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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