Public School Number Five

5401 Hudson Ave
West New York, NJ 07093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Public School Number Five 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Public School Number Five ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Public School Number Five's student population of 574 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Public School Number Five 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 Public School Number Five is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1920 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
26%
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28%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Public School Number Five and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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10%
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Hispanic
98%
32%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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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 Public School Number Five's ranking?
Public School Number Five is ranked #1920 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Public School Number Five?
574 students attend Public School Number Five.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Public School Number Five students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Public School Number Five?
Public School Number Five has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Public School Number Five offer ?
Public School Number Five offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Public School Number Five part of?
Public School Number Five is part of West New York School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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