Explore Middle School vs. Academy I
Should you attend Explore Middle School or Academy I? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Explore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Academy I ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 152 students in grades 6-8, Explore Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, Academy I ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Vocational
n/a
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
152 students
403 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#103 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
54
133
Grade 7 Students
47
128
Grade 8 Students
51
113
Ungraded Students
-
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
41%
% Hispanic
43%
18%
% Black
13%
20%
% White
24%
19%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%