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#1651 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Alfred Zampella School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 NORTH ST, Jersey City, NJ 07307
- Math 43% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alfred Zampella School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alfred Zampella School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- 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
$80,745
Median home value
$574,000
Median rent
$1,708/mo
College educated
45.7%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Global Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Nicolaus Copernicus SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Thomas a Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 779 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #26 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
Alfred Zampella School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alfred Zampella School
Alfred Zampella School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 659 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,651 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alfred Zampella School
What grades does Alfred Zampella School serve?
Alfred Zampella School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Alfred Zampella School?
Alfred Zampella School has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Zampella School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Zampella School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alfred Zampella School rank in NJ?
Alfred Zampella School ranks #1,651 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Alfred Zampella School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alfred Zampella School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Alfred Zampella School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred Zampella School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alfred Zampella School a charter school?
No, Alfred Zampella School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alfred Zampella School a Title I school?
No, Alfred Zampella School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred Zampella School?
56.9% of students at Alfred Zampella 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (201) 714-4350
- Area population (ZIP 07307)
- 42,242
- Area average commute
- 35.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 07307; 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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