Kearny School District
School District · Kearny, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,747
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,747
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#302 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,747
$862 vs New Jersey median
District size
5,435 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
About Kearny
Kearny is a Kearny, New Jersey school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 5,435 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $24,747 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Kearny demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Roosevelt Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Kearny students show an average math proficiency of 25.9% and ELA proficiency of 40.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kearny, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kearny with test data.
Schools in Kearny
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Kearny
- Total Enrollment
- 5,435
- Teachers (FTE)
- 467
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kearny?
Kearny has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kearny?
The average composite rating for Kearny is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kearny?
Kearny spends $24,747 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kearny?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kearny is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kearny?
Roosevelt Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kearny with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Kearny?
Across schools in Kearny with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kearny compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Kearny has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NJ
Compare Kearny with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Union City School District (14)
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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