Summary:
The Bayonne School District in New Jersey consists of 13 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools, serving over 9,000 students from grades PK-12. The district as a whole is ranked 352 out of 613 school districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out for their strong academic performance. John M. Bailey Community School and Lincoln Community School #5 are both highly-ranked elementary schools, with the latter excelling in math proficiency. Meanwhile, Nicholas Oresko Community School stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance. However, the district faces challenges, with significant variation in academic achievement across schools and lower-than-desired math proficiency rates overall.
Graduation rates are relatively high, with Bayonne High School and Bayonne Alternative High School both reporting 91.1% four-year graduation rates. Dropout rates are also low, at 1.2% for both high schools. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools in the district reporting a 16.6% rate. The district's spending per student varies widely, from $8,530 at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 to $15,194 at Lincoln Community School #5.
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