Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Public School Number Five 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Public School Number Five ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Public School Number Five's student population of 570 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Public School Number Five ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Public School Number Five is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1650 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
96%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
3%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public School Number Five's ranking?
Public School Number Five is ranked #1650 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Public School Number Five?
570 students attend Public School Number Five.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Public School Number Five students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Public School Number Five?
Public School Number Five has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Public School Number Five offer ?
Public School Number Five offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Public School Number Five part of?
Public School Number Five is part of West New York School District.
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