Serving 601 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy's student population of 601 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 89% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem 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 K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy is 0.38, 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
#1391 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
77%
34%
Black
16%
15%
White
5%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy's ranking?
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy is ranked #1391 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
601 students attend K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% 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 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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