Serving 9 students in grades 9-12, Essex Campus Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Essex Campus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Essex Campus Academy's student population of 9 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Essex Campus Academy is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
67%
15%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
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 schools are Essex Campus Academy often compared to?
Essex Campus Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Essex High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex Campus Academy?
The graduation rate of Essex Campus Academy is 50%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 86%.
How many students attend Essex Campus Academy?
9 students attend Essex Campus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Essex Campus Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex Campus Academy?
Essex Campus Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex Campus Academy offer ?
Essex Campus Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Essex Campus Academy part of?
Essex Campus Academy is part of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission School District.
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