Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School? 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
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Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 709 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,208 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter 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 26% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
709 students
1,208 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1284 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#975 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Graduation Rate
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≥95%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
100
Grade 1 Students
-
100
Grade 2 Students
-
100
Grade 3 Students
-
100
Grade 4 Students
-
96
Grade 5 Students
-
96
Grade 6 Students
234
92
Grade 7 Students
221
82
Grade 8 Students
242
83
Grade 9 Students
-
97
Grade 10 Students
-
93
Grade 11 Students
-
86
Grade 12 Students
-
83
Ungraded Students
12
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
58%
48%
% Black
11%
11%
% White
22%
31%
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
13%
