Below Average
#2293 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Henry E. Harris Community School
Elementary School · Bayonne School District · Bayonne, NJ
A Bayonne School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
135 AVENUE C, Bayonne, NJ 07002
- Math 28% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry E. Harris Community School score 35% proficient, which is below 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 12 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry E. Harris Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,285
Median home value
$446,100
Median rent
$1,593/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary J Donohoe Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| John M. Bailey Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Beacon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| PS 20 Port RichmondEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 298 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bayonne School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry E. Harris Community School is listed in Bayonne School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry E. Harris Community School
Henry E. Harris Community School is a public elementary school in Bayonne, NJ, part of Bayonne School District, serving approximately 646 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,293 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry E. Harris Community School
What grades does Henry E. Harris Community School serve?
Henry E. Harris Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Henry E. Harris Community School?
Henry E. Harris Community School has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Harris Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Harris Community School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry E. Harris Community School rank in NJ?
Henry E. Harris Community School ranks #2,293 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Henry E. Harris Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry E. Harris Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Henry E. Harris Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry E. Harris Community School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry E. Harris Community School a charter school?
No, Henry E. Harris Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry E. Harris Community School a Title I school?
No, Henry E. Harris Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry E. Harris Community School?
57.4% of students at Henry E. Harris Community 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
- 646
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (201) 858-5945
- Area population (ZIP 07002)
- 70,468
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 07002; 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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