Serving 264 students in grades 6-8, Sojourner Truth 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sojourner Truth Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire East Orange, NJ school district, covering approximately 3.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sojourner Truth Middle School's student population of 264 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Leaders One Student at a Time.
School Rankings
Sojourner Truth Middle School 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 Sojourner Truth Middle School is 0.43, 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
#2158 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
37%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sojourner Truth Middle School's ranking?
Sojourner Truth Middle School is ranked #2158 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sojourner Truth Middle School?
264 students attend Sojourner Truth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sojourner Truth Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sojourner Truth Middle School?
Sojourner Truth Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sojourner Truth Middle School offer ?
Sojourner Truth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sojourner Truth Middle School part of?
Sojourner Truth Middle School is part of East Orange School District.
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