Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Philip G. Vroom 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 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip G. Vroom Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Philip G. Vroom Community School's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philip G. Vroom Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip G. Vroom Community School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1512 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
33%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philip G. Vroom Community School's ranking?
Philip G. Vroom Community School is ranked #1512 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Philip G. Vroom Community School often compared to?
Philip G. Vroom Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, Nicholas Oresko Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Philip G. Vroom Community School?
466 students attend Philip G. Vroom Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Philip G. Vroom Community School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip G. Vroom Community School?
Philip G. Vroom Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip G. Vroom Community School offer ?
Philip G. Vroom Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Philip G. Vroom Community School part of?
Philip G. Vroom Community School is part of Bayonne School District.
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