Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy's student population of 238 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1981
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Mascot
Jaguar
School Rankings
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy 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 J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 0.29, 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
#1444 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
83%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy's ranking?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is ranked #1444 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
238 students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy offer ?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy part of?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is part of East Orange School District.
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