Polk Street School

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Polk Street School is an elementary school located in North Bergen, New Jersey, serving grades K-8 with an enrollment of 241 students. The school is part of the North Bergen School District, which is ranked 507 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Polk Street School consistently performs significantly below the North Bergen School District and the state of New Jersey averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 35.9% in the district and 43.6% statewide. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 0% to 31% across grade levels, while the district and state averages were much higher. The school's rankings for female, male, and English Language Learner student subgroups are also very low, with most grades ranking in the bottom 25% of New Jersey elementary schools. Additionally, Polk Street School has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.9% to 18.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The nearby Horace Mann Elementary School and Robert Fulton Elementary School, which are also part of the North Bergen School District, significantly outperform Polk Street School on academic measures. These schools have higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. While Polk Street School has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, which could indicate issues with the allocation or effectiveness of these resources.

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Public K-8

7111 Polk Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047

(201) 295-2920

District: North Bergen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1277^th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.8%

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Compare Details Polk Street School ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.37. (See more...)

Compare Details Polk Street School ranks worse than 95.8% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Polk Street School:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk Street School 1277^th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Polk Street School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Polk Street School 712^th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Polk Street School in the ranking list.)

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North Bergen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Bergen School District 501^st of 611 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2022	5.54	1329^th	1345	1.2%
2023	4.77	1322^nd	1342	1.5%
2024	7.37	1277^th	1338	4.6%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	17.55	391^st	411	4.9%
2022	18.81	452^nd	489	7.6%
2023	16.78	466^th	499	6.6%
2024	23.30	468^th	559	16.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	6.40	1275^th	1290	1.2%
2022	6.67	1274^th	1326	3.9%
2023	8.66	1222^nd	1318	7.3%
2024	6.29	1248^th	1317	5.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2022	6.91	1277^th	1324	3.5%
2023	5.14	1275^th	1315	3.0%
2024	13.65	1141^st	1313	13.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.44	891^st	896	0.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2022	12.77	677^th	745	9.1%
2023	7.12	739^th	748	1.2%
2024	9.46	712^th	743	4.2%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	16.31	194^th	197	1.5%
2022	32.71	187^th	270	30.7%
2023	18.54	273^rd	288	5.2%
2024	25.27	276^th	320	13.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2021	6.84	620^th	625	0.8%
2023	11.04	671^st	720	6.8%
2024	11.67	672^nd	717	6.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile
2022	8.23	721^st	730	1.2%
2023	6.44	711^th	718	1.0%
2024	8.11	701^st	719	2.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Polk Street School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.54	479^th	480	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Polk Street School

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Year	White	Hispanic	Total
2021	1	203	204
2022	0	205	205
2023	0	241	241
2024	0	258	258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Polk Street School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	204	17.8	11.4	74
2022	205	17.3	11.8	83.4
2023	241	17.5	13.7	85.1
2024	258	17.5	14.7	86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Polk Street School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	204	17.8	11.4	74
2022	205	17.3	11.8	83.4
2023	241	17.5	13.7	85.1
2024	258	17.5	14.7	86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Polk Street School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)						NJSLA Mathematics (2024)						NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Polk Street School	Public	K-8	7111 Polk Street	North Bergen	07047	Hudson County	North Bergen School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 295-2920	258	18	14.7	86.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	258 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.4	1277^th of 1338 public elementary schools	4.6%		4.8	1322^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	1.5%	45	0.0	0.0	6.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	31.0	0.0	0.0	9.7	9.7	6.7
Robert Fulton Elementary School	Public	1-8	7407 Hudson Ave	North Bergen	07047	Hudson County	North Bergen School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 295-2900	885	73	12.1	67.7%	70 (7.9%)	5 (0.6%)	788 (89.0%)	13 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.8%)	43.2	754^th of 1338 public elementary schools	43.6%		39.6	808^th of 1342 public elementary schools	39.8%	54	20.4	5.9	44.1	42.6	51.4	45.3	44.3	47.4	42.6	42.7	35.1	36.0	28.8	11.6			$4,189		$4,189
Anna L. Klein	Public	PK, KG-8	301 69th St	Guttenberg	07093	Hudson County	Guttenberg School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 861-3100	972	90	10.8	79.4%	58 (6.0%)	6 (0.6%)	881 (90.6%)	19 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	17.2	1112^th of 1338 public elementary schools	16.9%		23.2	1035^th of 1342 public elementary schools	22.9%	77	8.5	9.8	25.3	36.2	33.0	30.7	39.6	50.6	26.8	19.3	12.8	11.0	33.1	1.7	63.4	63.4	$11,321	$1,432	$9,889
Albio Sires Elementary School	Public	K-6	6300 Palisade Ave	West New York	07093	Hudson County	West New York School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 553-4070	513	42	12.0	88.1%	18 (3.5%)	4 (0.8%)	480 (93.6%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	32.2	913^th of 1338 public elementary schools	31.8%		28.3	972^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	27.6%	59	11.7		21.8	54.9	48.0	35.4			25.0	44.3	26.3	25.0					$11,238	$646	$10,592
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1206 63rd St	North Bergen	07047	Hudson County	North Bergen School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 295-2850	1,209	108	11.2	69.8%	101 (8.4%)	11 (0.9%)	1,065 (88.1%)	25 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	31.8	916^th of 1338 public elementary schools	31.5%		28.8	964^th of 1342 public elementary schools	28.2%	48	10.6	1.4	28.3	23.4	46.0	56.0	41.6	53.1	38.7	34.9	29.9	29.6	26.2	14.1	75.0	75.0	$7,656		$7,656
Public School Number One	Public	K-6	6129 Madison St	West New York	07093	Hudson County	West New York School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 553-4025	792	55	14.4	86.5%	14 (1.8%)	5 (0.6%)	769 (97.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.7	983^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	26.5%		27.6	980^th of 1342 public elementary schools	27.0%	3	7.2		31.0	44.8	31.2	40.9			47.1	30.1	13.3	16.8					$9,104	$608	$8,496
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	1-8	1215 83rd Street	North Bergen	07047	Hudson County	North Bergen School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 295-2880	968	70	13.7	70.8%	74 (7.6%)	7 (0.7%)	883 (91.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26.2	993^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	25.8%		24	1022^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	23.8%	29	5.5	2.4	31.7	37.7	38.2	36.5	42.5	38.8	33.4	34.4	20.6	27.5	18.8	13.2	55.2	55.2	$4,973		$4,973
Harry L Bain	Public	K-6	6200 Broadway	West New York	07093	Hudson County	West New York School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 553-4095	632	47	13.3	78.8%	21 (3.3%)	12 (1.9%)	593 (93.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	28.3	965^th of 1338 public elementary schools	27.9%		28.5	968^th of 1342 public elementary schools	27.9%	3	22.8		25.6	27.1	57.1	25.0			43.3	32.6	23.1	16.5					$9,700	$617	$9,083
Robert Menendez Elementary School	Public	K-6	600 55th St	West New York	07093	Hudson County	West New York School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 553-4060	515	47	10.9	88.0%	19 (3.7%)	3 (0.6%)	480 (93.2%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	30.6	937^th of 1338 public elementary schools	30.0%		26.4	997^th of 1342 public elementary schools	25.7%	60	16.7		22.7	46.6	47.6	42.3			37.5	27.9	27.8	25.0					$10,735	$581	$10,154
Public School Number Five	Public	K-6	5401 Hudson Ave	West New York	07093	Hudson County	West New York School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 553-4080	538	43	12.5	92.9%	15 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	519 (96.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.1	925^th of 1338 public elementary schools	30.9%		30.2	951^st of 1342 public elementary schools	29.1%	26	18.4		39.6	38.3	43.8	44.0			32.3	23.8	25.0	26.9					$9,084	$708	$8,376

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk Street School

What district is Polk Street School in?

North Bergen School District

How many students attend Polk Street School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Polk Street School.

What is the racial makeup of Polk Street School?

Students at Polk Street School are 100% Hispanic.

Is Polk Street School a good school?

Polk Street School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of New Jersey elementary schools.

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