Serving 289 students in grades 9-12, K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1427 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
75%
32%
Black
15%
15%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy's ranking?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy is ranked #1427 out of 2,201 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 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy?
289 students attend K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy offer ?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy part of?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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