Summary:
The 11 elementary schools located in the 07002 zip code of Bayonne, New Jersey serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade, with student populations ranging from 384 to 1,235. These schools are part of the Bayonne School District, which is ranked 386 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area are John M. Bailey Community School, which ranks 522 out of 1,347 elementary schools in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating, as well as Lincoln Community School #5, which ranks 461 out of 1,347 and also has a 3-star rating. These schools excel in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. Another high-performing school is Philip G. Vroom Community School, which ranks 653 out of 1,347 and stands out for its exceptional 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts scores.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in test scores across the schools, with some struggling significantly, such as William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, which has 3rd-8th grade Math proficiency rates well below the state average. Additionally, all schools in the area have a chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which is higher than the state average, and the free and reduced lunch rates vary widely, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations.
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