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 36%). 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 Stats (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 Rankings
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 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
#1509 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
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 #1509 out of 2,201 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 36% 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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