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Best Schools in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ
McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ has 13 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,025 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in McGinley Square underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ
The top high schools in McGinley Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William L Dickinson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students
2. James J Ferris High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
3. Lincoln High School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 942 Students
Best Middle Schools in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ
The top middle schools in McGinley Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School # 4
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 669 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ
The top elementary schools in McGinley Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. Michael Conti School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 672 Students
2. Julia A. Barnes School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
3. Martin Luther King Jr. School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 776 Students
4. Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 741 Students
5. Mahatma K. Gandhi School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1001 Students
6. Joseph H. Brensinger School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1092 Students
7. Chaplain Charles Watters School
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Jersey City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 697 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ has a total population of 20,632 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ
How many schools are in McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ?
McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,025 students in total.
How do schools in McGinley Square perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in McGinley Square score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in McGinley Square underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McGinley Square?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations