Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jackson Avenue 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Avenue ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jackson Avenue's student population of 426 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Avenue ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Avenue 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
#1669 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
84%
33%
Black
6%
15%
White
7%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Avenue's ranking?
Jackson Avenue is ranked #1669 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jackson Avenue often compared to?
Jackson Avenueis often viewed alongside schools like Helen I. Smith School, Fairmount, Fanny Meyer Hillers by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jackson Avenue?
426 students attend Jackson Avenue.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jackson Avenue students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Avenue?
Jackson Avenue has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jackson Avenue offer ?
Jackson Avenue offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jackson Avenue part of?
Jackson Avenue is part of Hackensack School District.
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