How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Philip G. Vroom Community School | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BAYONNE, NJ | BAYONNE, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,203 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.0% | 62.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Philip G. Vroom Community School | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,051 | $23,051 |
| District | Bayonne School District | Bayonne School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Philip G. Vroom Community School | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.0% | 40.3% |
| African American | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Philip G. Vroom Community School | William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 216.5:1 | 300.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 24.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.