Explore Middle School vs. Academy I
Should I attend Explore Middle School or Academy I? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Explore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Academy I ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 156 students in grades 6-8, Explore Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 402 students in grades 6-8, Academy I ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
156 students
402 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#76 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
50
117
Grade 7 Students
46
122
Grade 8 Students
60
118
Ungraded Students
-
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
46%
% Hispanic
42%
19%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
22%
15%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
1%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
