Serving 695 students in grades 6-12, Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/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 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School's student population of 695 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Motto
We Aim High. We Soar High.
School Rankings
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high 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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is 0.22, 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
#1602 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
88%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School's ranking?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is ranked #1602 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School often compared to?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Orange Stem Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?
695 students attend Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School offer ?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School part of?
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/high School is part of East Orange School District.
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