West New York School District

The West New York School District in New Jersey consists of 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 478 out of 613 in New Jersey and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out in performance. West New York Middle School ranks higher than the other schools, ranking 494 out of 743 New Jersey middle schools and receiving a 2-star rating. It has relatively strong test scores, with 73.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in Algebra I. Additionally, Public School Number Two, an elementary school, also performs better than the other elementary schools in the district, ranking 815 out of 1,338 New Jersey elementary schools and receiving a 2-star rating.

However, the district as a whole struggles with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rates, and significant economic disadvantage, with all schools having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these challenges, particularly through targeted improvement efforts at the school level, may be key to driving progress in the West New York School District.