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#727 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 29% in state

Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School

Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ

A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

264 VAN HORNE STREET, Jersey City, NJ 07304

  • Math 34% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$28,525
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • 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

$68,432

Median home value

$489,400

Median rent

$1,572/mo

College educated

39.7%

Homeownership

26%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Beregen-lafayette Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.2 mi2Compare →
Beloved Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–120.3 mi1,556Compare →
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–80.6 mi370Compare →

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.

Jersey City Public Schools

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#13 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

Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School

Rev. Dr. Ercel F.

Webb School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 629 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School

What grades does Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School serve?

Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?

Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School rank in NJ?

Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School ranks #727 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School a charter school?

No, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School a Title I school?

No, Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School?

68.5% of students at Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb 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 – 5th
Enrollment
629
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
Area population (ZIP 07304)
49,260
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
34.6
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 07304; 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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