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#1074 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 44% in state
Alexander D. Sullivan School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
171 SEAVIEW AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 19% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alexander D. Sullivan School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alexander D. Sullivan 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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
$77,126
Median home value
$418,200
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaring Heights Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Tet Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Jersey City Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 721 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #17 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexander D. Sullivan School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexander D. Sullivan School
Alexander D. Sullivan School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander D. Sullivan School
What grades does Alexander D. Sullivan School serve?
Alexander D. Sullivan School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alexander D. Sullivan School?
Alexander D. Sullivan School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander D. Sullivan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander D. Sullivan School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexander D. Sullivan School rank in NJ?
Alexander D. Sullivan School ranks #1,074 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alexander D. Sullivan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander D. Sullivan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Alexander D. Sullivan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander D. Sullivan School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alexander D. Sullivan School a charter school?
No, Alexander D. Sullivan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexander D. Sullivan School a Title I school?
No, Alexander D. Sullivan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander D. Sullivan School?
64.8% of students at Alexander D. Sullivan 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6530
- Area population (ZIP 07305)
- 71,643
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
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 07305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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