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).
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.
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?
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