West New York School District

6028 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093-2808
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,429 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 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
7,429 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
543 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

West New York School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#560 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West New York   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10%
26%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West New York   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West New York   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
88%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West New York   School District and public school graduation rate of NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
100 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
7,022 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
95%
32%
# Black Students
69 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
221 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
3%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
354
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
498
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
481
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
518
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
500
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
534
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
522
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
521
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
534
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
512
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
616
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
530
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
484
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
516
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
309
55,408

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,894 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,547 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$185 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart display total revenue of West New York   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$175 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart display total spending of West New York   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,894
$27,348
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West New York   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,547
$26,228
This chart display average spending per public school student in West New York   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in NJ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West New York School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5501 Park Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,189 students
Rank: #22.
West New York Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 57th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4160
Grades: 7-8
| 1,111 students
Rank: #33.
Public School Number Two
Math: 11% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4040
Grades: K-6
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Menendez Elementary School
Math: 8% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 55th St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4060
Grades: K-6
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Public School Number One
Math: 7% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6129 Madison St
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4025
Grades: K-6
| 773 students
Rank: #66.
Albio Sires Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Palisade Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4070
Grades: K-6
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Public School Number Five
Math: 5% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4080
Grades: K-6
| 574 students
Rank: #88.
Harry L Bain
Math: 7% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Broadway
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4095
Grades: K-6
| 631 students
Rank: n/an/a
5204 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 553-4035
Grades: PK
| 380 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West New York School District?
West New York School District manages 9 public schools serving 7,429 students.
What is the rank of West New York School District?
West New York School District is ranked #566 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $23,547 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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