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Philip G. Vroom Community School vs. William Shemin Midtown Community School #8

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School Overview

School
Philip G. Vroom Community School
18 West 26th St
Bayonne, NJ 07002
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
550 Avenue A
Bayonne, NJ 07002
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Philip G. Vroom Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,235 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
437 students
1,235 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Philip G. Vroom Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Philip G. Vroom Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
93 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Philip G. Vroom Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Philip G. Vroom Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bayonne School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bayonne School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1131 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1545 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Philip G. Vroom Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in NJ)
26%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Philip G. Vroom Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Philip G. Vroom Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
9%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Philip G. Vroom Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Philip G. Vroom Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
116
Kindergarten Students
42
122
Grade 1 Students
35
119
Grade 2 Students
36
125
Grade 3 Students
33
117
Grade 4 Students
50
117
Grade 5 Students
57
134
Grade 6 Students
41
126
Grade 7 Students
51
150
Grade 8 Students
41
109

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Philip G. Vroom Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Philip G. Vroom Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Philip G. Vroom Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
37%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Philip G. Vroom Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Philip G. Vroom Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bayonne School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Philip G. Vroom Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Philip G. Vroom Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Philip G. Vroom Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bayonne School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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