Serving 732 students in grades 6-12, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School 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 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1458 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
90%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School's ranking?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is ranked #1458 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School often compared to?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Orange Stem High School, East Orange Campus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?
732 students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School offer ?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School part of?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is part of East Orange School District.
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