Below Average
#2292 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Nicholas Oresko Community School
Elementary School · Bayonne School District · Bayonne, NJ
A Bayonne School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 East 24th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002
- Math 33% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nicholas Oresko Community School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 54 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nicholas Oresko Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Philip G. Vroom Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Community School #5Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 1,235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Bayonne School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Nicholas Oresko Community School is listed in Bayonne School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nicholas Oresko Community School
Nicholas Oresko Community School is a public elementary school in Bayonne, NJ, part of Bayonne School District, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,292 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nicholas Oresko Community School
What grades does Nicholas Oresko Community School serve?
Nicholas Oresko Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Nicholas Oresko Community School?
Nicholas Oresko Community School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Oresko Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas Oresko Community School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nicholas Oresko Community School rank in NJ?
Nicholas Oresko Community School ranks #2,292 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Nicholas Oresko Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nicholas Oresko 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 Nicholas Oresko Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nicholas Oresko Community School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nicholas Oresko Community School a charter school?
No, Nicholas Oresko Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nicholas Oresko Community School a Title I school?
No, Nicholas Oresko Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nicholas Oresko Community School?
54.7% of students at Nicholas Oresko 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
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (201) 858-6281
- Area population (ZIP 07002)
- 70,468
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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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