Serving 588 students in grades 9-12, Jose Marti Stem Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose Marti Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jose Marti Stem Academy's student population of 588 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Jose Marti Stem Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Marti Stem Academy is 0.13, 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
#243 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Marti Stem Academy's ranking?
Jose Marti Stem Academy is ranked #243 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jose Marti Stem Academy often compared to?
Jose Marti Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jose Marti Stem Academy?
The graduation rate of Jose Marti Stem Academy is 99%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Jose Marti Stem Academy?
588 students attend Jose Marti Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jose Marti Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Marti Stem Academy?
Jose Marti Stem Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jose Marti Stem Academy offer ?
Jose Marti Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose Marti Stem Academy part of?
Jose Marti Stem Academy is part of Union City School District.
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