Serving 67 students in grades 8-12, Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
54%
32%
Black
42%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development?
The graduation rate of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development?
67 students attend Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development?
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development offer ?
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development part of?
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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