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5.8 avg / 10

West New York School District

School District · West New York, New Jersey

Students: 8,059
Teachers (FTE): 519
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

9

6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,427

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

How this district compares

New Jersey rank

#276 of 398

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below New Jersey avg

Per-pupil spending

$27,427

+$1,818 vs New Jersey median

District size

8,059 students

Much larger than New Jersey median

About West New York School District

West New York School District is a West New York, New Jersey school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 8,059 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $27,427 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, West New York School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Robert Menendez Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, West New York School District students show an average math proficiency of 25.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.2%.

The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in West New York School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 25.2%
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ELA Proficiency 38.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in West New York School District with test data.

District Details

City
West New York
Total Enrollment
8,059
Teachers (FTE)
519
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West New York School District?

West New York School District has 9 schools in total — 6 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 West New York School District?

The average composite rating for West New York School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in West New York School District?

West New York School District spends $27,427 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in West New York School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in West New York School District is 15.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in West New York School District?

Robert Menendez Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West New York School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in West New York School District?

Across schools in West New York School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does West New York School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?

West New York School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 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
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
25.2%
ELA Proficiency
38.2%

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 methodology

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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