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Jotham W. Wakeman School vs. Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26

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School Overview

School
Jotham W. Wakeman School
100 St Pauls Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26
164 Laidlaw Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jotham W. Wakeman School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
579 students
555 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jotham W. Wakeman School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jotham W. Wakeman School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jotham W. Wakeman School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jotham W. Wakeman School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey City Public Schools and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey City Public Schools and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#607 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
#1146 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jotham W. Wakeman School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in NJ)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jotham W. Wakeman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jotham W. Wakeman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jotham W. Wakeman School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jotham W. Wakeman School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26 by grade.
Pre-K Students
92
142
Kindergarten Students
86
99
Grade 1 Students
93
67
Grade 2 Students
71
78
Grade 3 Students
89
70
Grade 4 Students
82
54
Grade 5 Students
66
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
44%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jotham W. Wakeman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jotham W. Wakeman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jotham W. Wakeman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
9%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jotham W. Wakeman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jotham W. Wakeman School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jotham W. Wakeman School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jotham W. Wakeman School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jotham W. Wakeman School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Patricia M. Noonan School Ps #26, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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