D−
Whitney M. Young Jr. School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
135 Stegman St, Jersey City, NJ 07305 · (201) 915-6440 · Part of Jersey City School District
Students
623
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
87%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Whitney M. Young Jr. School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 47.3%
Location
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135 Stegman St, Jersey City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K79
Kindergarten70
Grade 178
Grade 260
Grade 368
Grade 476
Grade 565
Grade 641
Grade 746
Grade 840
Enrollment over time
609’20
649’21
655’22
603’23
623’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Black 58%Hispanic 35%White 3%Asian 2%Two or more races <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.