Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Academy I ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Academy I's attendance zone encompasses the entire Jersey City, NJ school district, covering approximately 21.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 2.9 miles and the furthest edge located 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy I ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Academy I's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
3 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
A tradition of excellence
School Rankings
Academy I ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy I is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
43%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy I's ranking?
Academy I is ranked #148 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Academy I often compared to?
Academy Iis often viewed alongside schools like Infinity Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Academy I?
415 students attend Academy I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Academy I students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy I?
Academy I has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy I offer ?
Academy I offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy I part of?
Academy I is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Academy I located?
Academy I is located in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Greenville.
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