Excellent
#372 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 15% in state
William F. Halloran School No.22
Middle School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ
An Elizabeth Public Schools middle school where students score 50 points above what's typical for similar communities.
612 Pulaski Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Math 70% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William F. Halloran School No.22 score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 51 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William F. Halloran School No.22 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,071
Median home value
$358,000
Median rent
$1,508/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
26.2%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terence C. Reilly School No 7Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 2–8 | 0.7 mi | 1,147 | Compare → |
| Joseph E. Soehl Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 734 | Compare → |
| Grace Wilday Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Leonard V Moore Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–6 | 3.0 mi | 457 | 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.
Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #4 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William F. Halloran School No.22 is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William F. Halloran School No.22
William F. Halloran School No.22 is a public middle school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 1,145 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #372 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William F. Halloran School No.22
What grades does William F. Halloran School No.22 serve?
William F. Halloran School No.22 serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend William F. Halloran School No.22?
William F. Halloran School No.22 has an enrollment of approximately 1,145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F. Halloran School No.22?
The student-teacher ratio at William F. Halloran School No.22 is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William F. Halloran School No.22 rank in NJ?
William F. Halloran School No.22 ranks #372 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is William F. Halloran School No.22's MySchoolScout rating?
William F. Halloran School No.22 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 William F. Halloran School No.22?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William F. Halloran School No.22 has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William F. Halloran School No.22 a charter school?
No, William F. Halloran School No.22 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William F. Halloran School No.22 a Title I school?
No, William F. Halloran School No.22 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William F. Halloran School No.22?
73.6% of students at William F. Halloran School No.22 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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (908) 436-4860
- Area population (ZIP 07202)
- 44,638
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 07202; 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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