Bayonne School District

Bayonne School District is a suburban district in Salem County, New Jersey, serving 10,383 students across 13 schools. The district experienced 4.4% enrollment growth in the prior year, indicating increasing population demand. With 815 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency at 52.1% slightly exceeds the state average of 51.7%, while math proficiency at 33.7% trails the state average of 40.2% by nearly 7 percentage points. The graduation rate of 85.9% falls below New Jersey's 90.0% state average. Chronic absenteeism is present at 23.6%.

The student population reflects significant socioeconomic challenges, with 58.3% of students classified as economically disadvantaged, compared to the state average of approximately 41%. The district serves 10.8% English learners and 15.7% students with disabilities. Demographically, the district is 40.5% White, 31.3% Hispanic, 15.3% Black, and 8.2% Asian.

Financial constraints characterize the district's budget picture. Per-pupil spending of $11,432 falls approximately $2,560 below the state average of $13,992. The total budget of $203.8 million relies more heavily on state funding (52.2%) and local revenue (40.1%) than federal support (7.6%), reflecting moderate local tax capacity relative to state assistance needs.