Very Good
#754 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 31% in state
West New York Middle School
Middle School · West New York School District · West New York, NJ
A middle school in West New York, NJ where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 57TH ST, West New York, NJ 07093
- Math 47% vs NJ 35% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West New York Middle School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (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 38 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West New York Middle 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West New York), 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
$70,389
Median home value
$390,300
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
24.6%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Star AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Union Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 0.9 mi | 902 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 910 | 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.
West New York School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $27,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
West New York Middle School is listed in West New York School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West New York Middle School
West New York Middle School is a public middle school in West New York, NJ, part of West New York School District, serving approximately 1,078 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West New York Middle School
What grades does West New York Middle School serve?
West New York Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend West New York Middle School?
West New York Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,078 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West New York Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West New York Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West New York Middle School rank in NJ?
West New York Middle School ranks #754 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is West New York Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West New York Middle 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 West New York Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West New York Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West New York Middle School a charter school?
No, West New York Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West New York Middle School a Title I school?
No, West New York Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West New York Middle School?
89.1% of students at West New York Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (201) 553-4160
- Area population (ZIP 07093)
- 63,321
- Area average commute
- 36 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 07093; 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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