Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy serves a central area in East Orange, NJ, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary located about 0.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy's student population of 247 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Rankings
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy 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 J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 0.32, 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
#1444 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy's ranking?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is ranked #1444 out of 2,184 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
247 students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy offer ?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy part of?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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