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Alfred Zampella School

201 North St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alfred Zampella School 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 31% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Alfred Zampella School's student population of 802 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
802 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Alfred Zampella School 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 Alfred Zampella School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1217 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alfred Zampella School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
60%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
15%
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White
10%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alfred Zampella School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Alfred Zampella School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alfred Zampella School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alfred Zampella School's ranking?
Alfred Zampella School is ranked #1217 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Alfred Zampella School often compared to?
Alfred Zampella Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nicolaus Copernicus School, Cornelia F. Bradford School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Alfred Zampella School?
802 students attend Alfred Zampella School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Alfred Zampella School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred Zampella School?
Alfred Zampella School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alfred Zampella School offer ?
Alfred Zampella School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Alfred Zampella School part of?
Alfred Zampella School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Alfred Zampella School located?
Alfred Zampella School is located in the The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in The Heights.

School Reviews
5   3/14/2023
! I love this school so much, my teachers teach me very good skills and I get amazing marks on my tests.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Shriya
5   2/21/2019
Excellent school and excellent teachers.
- Posted by Parent - NC

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 802 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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