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John E. Dwyer Technology Academy

123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,443 students in grades 9-12, John E. Dwyer Technology 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 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 68% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 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

John E. Dwyer Technology Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy's student population of 1,443 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,443 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
99 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
John E. Dwyer Technology 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 John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is 0.38, 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)
#2105 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John E. Dwyer Technology 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.
20%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John E. Dwyer Technology 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.
5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John E. Dwyer Technology 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
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
77%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John E. Dwyer Technology Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John E. Dwyer Technology Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John E. Dwyer Technology Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John E. Dwyer Technology Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
68%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John E. Dwyer Technology 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
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John E. Dwyer Technology 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 John E. Dwyer Technology Academy's ranking?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is ranked #2105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John E. Dwyer Technology Academy often compared to?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy, Cranford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
The graduation rate of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is 68%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
1,443 students attend John E. Dwyer Technology Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E. Dwyer Technology Academy?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John E. Dwyer Technology Academy offer ?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John E. Dwyer Technology Academy part of?
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy is part of Elizabeth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 68% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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