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#993 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 40% in state

Washington Community School #9

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.

191 AVENUE B, Bayonne, NJ 07002

  • Math 32% vs NJ 40% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.6% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$22,698
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Washington Community School #9 score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
40%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

62.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Community School #9 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 72Very 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Horace Mann Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–80.5 mi678Compare →
Woodrow Wilson Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–80.5 mi721Compare →
Alexander D. Sullivan SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–50.9 mi647Compare →
Walter F. Robinson Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–80.9 mi885Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bayonne School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#6 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

Washington Community School #9 is listed in Bayonne School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Community School #9

Washington Community School #9 is a public elementary school in Bayonne, NJ, part of Bayonne School District, serving approximately 678 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #993 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Community School #9

What grades does Washington Community School #9 serve?

Washington Community School #9 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Washington Community School #9?

Washington Community School #9 has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Community School #9?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Community School #9 is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Community School #9 rank in NJ?

Washington Community School #9 ranks #993 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Washington Community School #9's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Community School #9 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Washington Community School #9?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Community School #9 has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington Community School #9 a charter school?

No, Washington Community School #9 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington Community School #9 a Title I school?

No, Washington Community School #9 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Community School #9?

62.1% of students at Washington Community School #9 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
678
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hudson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
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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