Serving 701 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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of East Orange, NJ, encompassing approximately 3.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School's student population of 701 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We Aim High. We Soar High.
School Rankings
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 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 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1602 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School's ranking?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is ranked #1602 out of 2,184 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 Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 90-94%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90.5%.
How many students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?
701 students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School students are Black, 13% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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