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Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School

35 Winans Street
East Orange, NJ 07017

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Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School serves 742 students in grades 6-12.

Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 742 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:

School Overview

Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

742 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

67 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#1458 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

46%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

90%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.18

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

32%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

East Orange School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

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 Academy 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 90%.

How many students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?

742 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 742 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
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