Below Average
#2226 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Ezra L. Nolan School
Middle School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
88 GATES AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 4% vs NJ 33% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ezra L. Nolan School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (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
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ezra L. Nolan School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tet Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Academy IEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Empowerment Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 1,181 | Compare → |
| Beacon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Ezra L. Nolan School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ezra L. Nolan School
Ezra L. Nolan School is a public middle school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 218 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,226 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ezra L. Nolan School
What grades does Ezra L. Nolan School serve?
Ezra L. Nolan School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ezra L. Nolan School?
Ezra L. Nolan School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ezra L. Nolan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ezra L. Nolan School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ezra L. Nolan School rank in NJ?
Ezra L. Nolan School ranks #2,226 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ezra L. Nolan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ezra L. Nolan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Ezra L. Nolan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ezra L. Nolan School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ezra L. Nolan School a charter school?
No, Ezra L. Nolan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ezra L. Nolan School a Title I school?
No, Ezra L. Nolan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ezra L. Nolan School?
72.9% of students at Ezra L. Nolan 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6570
- 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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