Jackson Memorial High School vs. Jackson Liberty High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jackson Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Jackson Liberty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,568 students in grades 9-12, Jackson Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,129 students in grades 9-12, Jackson Liberty High School 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,568 students
1,129 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#725 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1216 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
363
268
Grade 10 Students
373
284
Grade 11 Students
371
278
Grade 12 Students
423
295
Ungraded Students
38
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
75%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
