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Whitney M. Young Jr. School

135 Stegman St, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States

+1 (201) 915-6440

http://ps15.jcboe.org

1.0

Overall Rating

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Whitney M. Young Jr. School Overview

About This School

Whitney M. Young Jr. School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 623 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 9% proficiency in ELA and 5% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 58 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. Support services include a counselor ratio of 311:1. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic breakdown consists of 58% Black, 35% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian, and 1% Two or More Races.

623

Total Students

PK-8

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

58 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts9%

Mathematics5%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

311:1

Whitney M. Young Jr. School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

311

Students per Counselor

Whitney M. Young Jr. School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor311:1

Whitney M. Young Jr. School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.88%

Male

49.12%

Female

Total Enrollment: 623 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White3.37%

Hispanic34.83%

Asian2.25%

Black57.78%

Two or More Races0.8%

Native American0.32%

Whitney M. Young Jr. School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitney M. Young Jr. School

Q: What is Whitney M. Young Jr. School?

A: Whitney M. Young Jr. School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Whitney M. Young Jr. School?

A: Whitney M. Young Jr. School has approximately 623 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney M. Young Jr. School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Whitney M. Young Jr. School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Whitney M. Young Jr. School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Whitney M. Young Jr. School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Whitney M. Young Jr. School
School Name	Whitney M. Young Jr. School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	135 Stegman St, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6440
Total Students	623
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	58
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	9%
Math Proficiency	5%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitney M. Young Jr. School

What is Whitney M. Young Jr. School?

Whitney M. Young Jr. School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Whitney M. Young Jr. School?

Whitney M. Young Jr. School has approximately 623 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney M. Young Jr. School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitney M. Young Jr. School is 10:1.

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