Very Good
#797 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 32% in state
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Elementary School · Perth Amboy Public School District · Perth Amboy, NJ
A Perth Amboy Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
850 CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Math 22% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James J. Flynn Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below 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 12 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
69.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James J. Flynn 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,766/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perth Amboy), 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
$60,464
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08861; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County Stem Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Assumption Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Childrens World Academy LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 868 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Perth Amboy Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $42,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
James J. Flynn Elementary School is listed in Perth Amboy Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James J. Flynn Elementary School
James J. Flynn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ, part of Perth Amboy Public School District, serving approximately 606 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #797 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James J. Flynn Elementary School
What grades does James J. Flynn Elementary School serve?
James J. Flynn Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James J. Flynn Elementary School?
James J. Flynn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James J. Flynn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James J. Flynn Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James J. Flynn Elementary School rank in NJ?
James J. Flynn Elementary School ranks #797 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is James J. Flynn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James J. Flynn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 James J. Flynn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James J. Flynn Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James J. Flynn Elementary School a charter school?
No, James J. Flynn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James J. Flynn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James J. Flynn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James J. Flynn Elementary School?
69.8% of students at James J. Flynn 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (732) 376-6080
- Area population (ZIP 08861)
- 58,264
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 08861; 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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