Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Walter F. Robinson 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 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter F. Robinson Community School's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter F. Robinson 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 Walter F. Robinson Community School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1417 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
32%
32%
Black
7%
15%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Walter F. Robinson Community School's ranking?
Walter F. Robinson Community School is ranked #1417 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Walter F. Robinson Community School often compared to?
Walter F. Robinson Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like 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 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walter F. Robinson Community School?
767 students attend Walter F. Robinson Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Walter F. Robinson Community School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter F. Robinson Community School?
Walter F. Robinson Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter F. Robinson Community School offer ?
Walter F. Robinson Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Walter F. Robinson Community School part of?
Walter F. Robinson Community School is part of Bayonne School District.
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