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J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy

106 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ 07017
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 0.28, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1481 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
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Black
84%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy's ranking?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is ranked #1481 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
253 students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy offer ?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy part of?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is part of East Orange School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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