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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8's student population of 1,235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Motto
The Youth of Today. The Leaders of Tomorrow.
School Rankings
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 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 William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is 0.71, 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
#1545 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
32%
34%
Black
19%
15%
White
39%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 William Shemin Midtown Community School #8's ranking?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is ranked #1545 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 often compared to?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8is often viewed alongside schools like Philip G. Vroom Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
1,235 students attend William Shemin Midtown Community School #8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 offer ?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 part of?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is part of Bayonne School District.
In what neighborhood is William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 located?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is located in the Constable Hook neighborhood of Bayonne, NJ. There are 9 other public schools located in Constable Hook.
School Reviews
5 12/11/2012
The Midtown # 8 School is highly recommended by the Bayonne Community local families, as a nice place or kids to learn and play:)
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