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#1490 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
143 ROMAINE AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07306
- Math 27% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mahatma K. Gandhi School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mahatma K. Gandhi School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 80Excellent Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$75,861
Median home value
$502,600
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07306; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth School & Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| The Ethical Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Jersey City Golden Door Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 764 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #20 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
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 895 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mahatma K. Gandhi School
What grades does Mahatma K. Gandhi School serve?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahatma K. Gandhi School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mahatma K. Gandhi School rank in NJ?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School ranks #1,490 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Mahatma K. Gandhi School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mahatma K. Gandhi School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mahatma K. Gandhi School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mahatma K. Gandhi School a charter school?
No, Mahatma K. Gandhi School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mahatma K. Gandhi School a Title I school?
No, Mahatma K. Gandhi School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mahatma K. Gandhi School?
60.2% of students at Mahatma K. Gandhi 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
- 895
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6490
- Area population (ZIP 07306)
- 54,567
- Area average commute
- 37.1 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 07306; 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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