Ezra L. Nolan School
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
425th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
88 GATES AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
(201)915-6570NCES ID 340783002836Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ezra L. Nolan School 425th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 297 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 218 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 48.0% | 49.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 38.9% | 42.7% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 8.4% | 3.2% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 4.4% | 2.8% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $535K in zip 07305 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ezra L. Nolan School
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ELA 62% ▲48 · Math 51% ▲41Compare - #23Explore Middle SchoolHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 3.9 mi away23rd of 440
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ELA 67% ▲53 · Math 60% ▲50Compare - #318Washington Middle SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 5 mi away318th of 440
ELA 47% ▲33 · Math 26% ▲16Compare - #285Link Community Charter SchoolLink Community Charter School · 5 mi away · charter285th of 440
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What school district is Ezra L. Nolan School in?
Ezra L. Nolan School is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is Ezra L. Nolan School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ezra L. Nolan School 425th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ezra L. Nolan School?
Black 49%, Hispanic 43%, Asian 3%, White 3% (218 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ezra L. Nolan School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07305 is $535K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.