Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

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Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School is an elementary school located in Roselle Park, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the Roselle Park Public School District, which is ranked 444 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.09%) compared to the state average for elementary schools (31.4%), and consistently lower academic performance on the NJSLA assessments compared to the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 30.6%, compared to the district's 43.3% and the state's 42%. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.1% in 2020-2021 to 24.8% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average of 12.8% for elementary schools.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Roselle Park district, Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School generally performs worse academically. For instance, in 2022-2023, the 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at Sherman Elementary School was 60.4%, significantly higher than Ernest J. Finizio's 30.6%. The school's per-student spending of $7,029 in 2018-2019 is also lower than the state average for elementary schools, which may contribute to its academic challenges. Overall, the school's declining statewide ranking and low per-student spending suggest the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support student learning and address the achievement gaps observed across different subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 339 West Webster Avenue
       Roselle Park, NJ  07204-1617


(908) 245-1521

District: Roselle Park Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
957th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,029 Help


Students who attend Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School usually attend:

Middle:    Roselle Park Middle School
High:    Roselle Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.1%
White:
24.1%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Compare Details Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Roselle Park Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.53. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Roselle Park Public School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.1%), White (24.1%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Roselle Park Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School is 9.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Roselle Park Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School is $7,029, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Roselle Park Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School 957th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School in the ranking list.)

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Roselle Park Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Roselle Park Public School District 444th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

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Rank History for all students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.76 68th 1204 94.4%
2004 64.77 572nd 1298 55.9%
2005 56.29 739th 1303 43.3%
2006 57.21 744th 1314 43.4%
2007 75.57 271st 1329 79.6%
2008 58.85 702nd 1338 47.5%
2009 73.12 395th 1346 70.7%
2010 83.59 115th 1354 91.5%
2011 81.64 165th 1360 87.9%
2012 78.89 249th 1363 81.7%
2013 70.00 492nd 1367 64.0%
2014 45.69 873rd 1363 36.0%
2015 50.53 714th 1357 47.4%
2016 34.78 912th 1346 32.2%
2017 38.74 869th 1352 35.7%
2018 54.45 647th 1353 52.2%
2019 55.35 642nd 1360 52.8%
2021 26.13 919th 1317 30.2%
2022 21.54 1054th 1345 21.6%
2023 29.53 957th 1342 28.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.57 126th 434 71.0%
2021 36.87 235th 411 42.8%
2022 29.46 342nd 489 30.1%
2023 35.25 302nd 499 39.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 15.31 866th 949 8.7%
2023 28.52 644th 958 32.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.11 390th 942 58.6%
2019 70.94 177th 948 81.3%
2021 44.13 439th 839 47.7%
2022 32.39 585th 863 32.2%
2023 35.36 583rd 910 35.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.63 662nd 1333 50.3%
2019 57.03 600th 1331 54.9%
2021 29.85 866th 1290 32.9%
2022 27.63 947th 1326 28.6%
2023 41.99 750th 1318 43.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.65 606th 1334 54.6%
2019 53.10 653rd 1335 51.1%
2021 25.79 903rd 1297 30.4%
2022 21.06 1025th 1324 22.6%
2023 24.64 986th 1315 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.50 245th 870 71.8%
2019 76.51 155th 899 82.8%
2021 40.01 509th 896 43.2%
2022 39.68 538th 953 43.5%
2023 43.33 517th 982 47.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.53 523rd 1022 48.8%
2019 31.87 739th 1023 27.8%
2021 5.78 950th 964 1.5%
2022 8.64 910th 976 6.8%
2023 22.19 796th 975 18.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 175 1 24 31 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1989 180 3 31 35 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 169 1 36 41 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1991 145 1 48 41 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 140 2 50 38 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 146 7 48 38 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1994 155 6 49 45 1 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 168 9 66 41 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1996 168 9 66 41 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 146 8 85 52 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1999 146 5 84 62 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2000 139 5 75 61 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 145 6 74 58 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 132 8 59 70 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 132 8 59 70 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 129 2 57 71 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 129 5 55 81 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 112 11 53 83 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 118 15 53 89 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 114 14 53 90 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 101 18 55 93 0 0 0 0 267
2010 94 18 52 113 0 0 0 0 277
2011 102 16 47 98 0 0 5 0 268
2012 108 17 49 123 0 0 4 0 301
2013 116 22 46 121 0 0 2 0 307
2014 111 22 35 118 0 0 4 0 290
2015 131 25 30 124 0 0 8 0 318
2016 126 18 29 134 0 0 9 0 316
2017 113 21 27 138 0 1 10 0 310
2018 105 22 21 141 0 1 13 0 303
2019 89 17 20 147 0 1 12 0 286
2020 83 19 18 140 0 1 11 0 272
2021 74 20 17 141 0 1 10 0 263
2022 63 22 18 132 0 1 9 0 245
2023 63 24 17 149 0 0 8 0 261

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 Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 14.0 16.5 n/a
1989 249 15.0 16.6 n/a
1990 247 15.0 16.4 12.1
1991 235 14.0 16.7 10.2
1992 230 15.0 15.3 18.7
1993 239 15.0 15.9 19.7
1994 256 15.0 17.1 21.9
1995 284 17.0 16.7 15.5
1996 284 17.0 16.7 15.5
1998 291 17.5 16.6 23.7
1999 297 17.5 17.0 22.2
2000 280 18.5 15.1 27.1
2001 283 18.8 15.1 24.7
2002 269 22.0 12.2 21.6
2003 269 22.0 12.2 21.6
2004 259 21.0 12.3 18.9
2005 270 21.0 12.9 n/a
2006 259 20.0 13.0 25.1
2007 275 22.0 12.5 20.4
2008 271 16.0 16.9 18.5
2009 267 30.1 7.2 18.7
2010 277 17.0 16.2 30.7
2011 268 17.0 15.7 26.9
2012 301 24.4 12.3 29.2
2013 307 24.0 12.7 32.2
2014 290 25.0 11.6 33.8
2015 318 25.0 12.7 34.9
2016 316 24.0 13.1 36.1
2017 310 25.5 12.1 36.8
2018 303 24.5 12.3 36.3
2019 286 23.0 12.4 34.3
2020 272 27.5 9.8 37.1
2021 263 28.0 9.3 31.9
2022 245 25.0 9.8 33.5
2023 261 28.0 9.3 40.6

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 Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 14.0 16.5 n/a
1989 249 15.0 16.6 n/a
1990 247 15.0 16.4 12.1
1991 235 14.0 16.7 10.2
1992 230 15.0 15.3 18.7
1993 239 15.0 15.9 19.7
1994 256 15.0 17.1 21.9
1995 284 17.0 16.7 15.5
1996 284 17.0 16.7 15.5
1998 291 17.5 16.6 23.7
1999 297 17.5 17.0 22.2
2000 280 18.5 15.1 27.1
2001 283 18.8 15.1 24.7
2002 269 22.0 12.2 21.6
2003 269 22.0 12.2 21.6
2004 259 21.0 12.3 18.9
2005 270 21.0 12.9 n/a
2006 259 20.0 13.0 25.1
2007 275 22.0 12.5 20.4
2008 271 16.0 16.9 18.5
2009 267 30.1 7.2 18.7
2010 277 17.0 16.2 30.7
2011 268 17.0 15.7 26.9
2012 301 24.4 12.3 29.2
2013 307 24.0 12.7 32.2
2014 290 25.0 11.6 33.8
2015 318 25.0 12.7 34.9
2016 316 24.0 13.1 36.1
2017 310 25.5 12.1 36.8
2018 303 24.5 12.3 36.3
2019 286 23.0 12.4 34.3
2020 272 27.5 9.8 37.1
2021 263 28.0 9.3 31.9
2022 245 25.0 9.8 33.5
2023 261 28.0 9.3 40.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,029

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 642nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 957th of 1342 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School)46.330.6
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roselle Park Public School District)52.543.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School)6137.8
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roselle Park Public School District)67.343.5
 23.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School)46.551.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Roselle Park Public School District)66.746.1
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School)62.824.4
 38.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roselle Park Public School District)56.826
 30.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School)64.243.3
 20.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Roselle Park Public School District)62.455.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School)57.115.6
 41.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roselle Park Public School District)51.133.8
 17.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286261
 8.7%
African American1724
 41.2%
American Indian00
Asian2017
 15%
Hispanic147149
 1.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8963
 29.2%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%40.6%
 6.3%


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Students at Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School are 57% Hispanic, 24% White, 9% African American, 7% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School ranks 957th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roselle Park Middle School
High : Roselle Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Ernest J. Finizio Junior - Aldene School.


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