Jackson Avenue

421 Jackson Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jackson Avenue 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson Avenue's student population of 435 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
435 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson Avenue ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Avenue is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1865 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
26%
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25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
81%
32%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
10%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart display the diversity score of Jackson Avenue and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Avenue's ranking?
Jackson Avenue is ranked #1865 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jackson Avenue often compared to?
Jackson Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like Helen I. Smith School, Fairmount, Fanny Meyer Hillers by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jackson Avenue?
435 students attend Jackson Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Jackson Avenue students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Avenue?
Jackson Avenue has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jackson Avenue offer ?
Jackson Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jackson Avenue part of?
Jackson Avenue is part of Hackensack School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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