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#2338 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Martin Center for the Arts
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
59 WILKINSON AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 7% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Center for the Arts score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Center for the Arts 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 79Very 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Nunery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Whitney M. Young Jr. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 370 | 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.
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
- #35 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
Martin Center for the Arts is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Center for the Arts
Martin Center for the Arts is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 434 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,338 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Center for the Arts
What grades does Martin Center for the Arts serve?
Martin Center for the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Martin Center for the Arts?
Martin Center for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Center for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Center for the Arts is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Center for the Arts rank in NJ?
Martin Center for the Arts ranks #2,338 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Martin Center for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Center for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Martin Center for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Center for the Arts has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martin Center for the Arts a charter school?
No, Martin Center for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Center for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Martin Center for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Center for the Arts?
74.9% of students at Martin Center for the Arts 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6590
- 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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