Serving 67 students in grades 8-12, Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
54%
32%
Black
42%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)50-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development?
The graduation rate of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development is 50-59%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development?
67 students attend Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development?
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development offer ?
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development part of?
Barack Obama Academy For Academic & Civic Development is part of Plainfield Public School District.
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