Infinity Institute
Infinity Institute serves 257 students in grades 6-12.
Infinity Institute placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Infinity Institute places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Infinity Institute's student population of 257 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Infinity Institute is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Infinity Institute is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #29 out of 2239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 27% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 29% |
| Black | 25% | 15% |
| White | 18% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jersey City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Infinity Institute is Innovation High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jersey City Community Charter School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dr. May Angelou Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City Dr. May Angelou Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 809 students10
0.1 miles
239 Ocean Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6470 0.1 PK-5 809 - Jersey City Jersey City Community Charter School Charter School
Math: 27% | Reading: 38%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 588 students10
0.1 miles
128 Danforth Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 433-2288 0.1 K-8 588 - Jersey City Alexander D. Sullivan School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 719 students10
0.3 miles
171 Seaview Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6530 0.3 PK-5 719 - Jersey City Ezra L. Nolan School Math: 6% | Reading: 22%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 257 students10
0.4 miles
88 Gates Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6570 0.4 6-8 257 - Jersey City President Barack Obama Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 37%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 452 students10
0.4 miles
1830 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 915-6550 0.4 PK-8 452
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