Garrett Morgan Academy (Closed 2021)

200 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07501
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 183 students in grades 9-12, Garrett Morgan Academy 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
183 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1858 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
26%
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30-39%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garrett Morgan Academy 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
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11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
76%
32%
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Black
18%
15%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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70-79%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Garrett Morgan Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garrett Morgan Academy's ranking?
Garrett Morgan Academy is ranked #1858 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Garrett Morgan Academy?
The graduation rate of Garrett Morgan Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Garrett Morgan Academy?
183 students attend Garrett Morgan Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Garrett Morgan Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Garrett Morgan Academy offer ?
Garrett Morgan Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Garrett Morgan Academy part of?
Garrett Morgan Academy is part of Paterson Public School District.

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