Excellent
#410 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 17% in state
Harry L Bain
Elementary School · West New York School District · West New York, NJ
A West New York School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6200 BROADWAY, West New York, NJ 07093
- Math 35% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harry L Bain score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harry L Bain 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 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albio Sires Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Anna L. KleinEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 972 | Compare → |
| Public School Number OneEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 792 | Compare → |
| Public School Number FiveEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 538 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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
Harry L Bain is listed in West New York School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry L Bain
Harry L Bain is a public elementary school in West New York, NJ, part of West New York School District, serving approximately 632 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #410 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry L Bain
What grades does Harry L Bain serve?
Harry L Bain serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Harry L Bain?
Harry L Bain has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry L Bain?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry L Bain is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry L Bain rank in NJ?
Harry L Bain ranks #410 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Harry L Bain's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry L Bain has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Harry L Bain?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry L Bain has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harry L Bain a charter school?
No, Harry L Bain is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry L Bain a Title I school?
No, Harry L Bain is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry L Bain?
78.8% of students at Harry L Bain 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
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (201) 553-4095
- Area population (ZIP 07093)
- 63,321
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 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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