Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School's student population of 263 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
A School with Heart
School Rankings
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1611 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
56%
34%
Black
10%
14%
White
24%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School's ranking?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School is ranked #1611 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School often compared to?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Gordon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School?
263 students attend Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School offer ?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School part of?
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School is part of Roselle Park Public School District.
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