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#949 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary 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.
239 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 35% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
69%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Maya Angelou 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Tet Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| President Barack Obama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Alexander D. Sullivan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 647 | 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
- #14 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
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 626 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School
What grades does Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School serve?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School rank in NJ?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School ranks #949 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Dr. Maya Angelou 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.5%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6470
- 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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