Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 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 Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is 0.15, 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.
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 is ranked #1904 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
433 students attend Thomas Jefferson School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson School No. 1?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 offer ?
Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 part of?
one of the best schools best teachers lunch and well-educated students.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sahara coleman
510/5/2010
The school has highly qualified teachers. All of them have graduated from different universities and have Ba/Bs, MA/MS and some Phd. The facility is old but in good conditions and the parent involvement is increasing due to the effort of the Parent liaison.
- Posted by Parent - yenny
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
