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#665 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 27% in state

Albio Sires Elementary School

Elementary School · West New York School District · West New York, NJ

A West New York School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6300 PALISADE AVE, West New York, NJ 07093

  • Math 39% vs NJ 45% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs NJ 52% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$27,427
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Albio Sires Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
45%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
52%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Albio Sires Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,760/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,389

Median home value

$390,300

Median rent

$1,619/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

24.6%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Anna L. KleinEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–80.1 mi972Compare →
Harry L BainEnrollment path unverified8.0K–60.2 mi632Compare →
Public School Number OneEnrollment path unverified7.1K–60.3 mi792Compare →
Polk Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–80.4 mi258Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

West New York School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$27,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albio Sires Elementary School is listed in West New York School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albio Sires Elementary School

Albio Sires Elementary School is a public elementary school in West New York, NJ, part of West New York School District, serving approximately 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #665 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albio Sires Elementary School

What grades does Albio Sires Elementary School serve?

Albio Sires Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Albio Sires Elementary School?

Albio Sires Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albio Sires Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Albio Sires Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albio Sires Elementary School rank in NJ?

Albio Sires Elementary School ranks #665 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Albio Sires Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Albio Sires Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Albio Sires Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albio Sires Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Albio Sires Elementary School a charter school?

No, Albio Sires Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albio Sires Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Albio Sires Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albio Sires Elementary School?

88.1% of students at Albio Sires Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
513
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 07093)
63,321
Area average commute
36 min
Area median age
37.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07093; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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