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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip G. Vroom Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Philip G. Vroom Community School's student population of 437 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Youth of Today. The Leaders of Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Philip G. Vroom Community School 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 Philip G. Vroom Community School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1131 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
28%
34%
Black
18%
15%
White
37%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philip G. Vroom Community School's ranking?
Philip G. Vroom Community School is ranked #1131 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Philip G. Vroom Community School often compared to?
Philip G. Vroom Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, Nicholas Oresko Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Philip G. Vroom Community School?
437 students attend Philip G. Vroom Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Philip G. Vroom Community School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philip G. Vroom Community School?
Philip G. Vroom Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip G. Vroom Community School offer ?
Philip G. Vroom Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Philip G. Vroom Community School part of?
Philip G. Vroom Community School is part of Bayonne School District.
In what neighborhood is Philip G. Vroom Community School located?
Philip G. Vroom Community School is located in the Constable Hook neighborhood of Bayonne, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Constable Hook.
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