Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson School #9 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson School #9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson School #9's student population of 369 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson School #9 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson School #9 is 0.60, 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
#744 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
46%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
44%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Thomas Jefferson School #9's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 is ranked #744 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School #9?
369 students attend Thomas Jefferson School #9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Thomas Jefferson School #9 students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson School #9?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson School #9 offer ?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson School #9 part of?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 is part of Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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