Middle School # 4 vs. Academy I
Should you attend Middle School # 4 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
Middle School # 4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 751 students in grades 6-8, Middle School # 4 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 450 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 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
751 students
450 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#883 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#103 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
265
171
Grade 7 Students
254
153
Grade 8 Students
232
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
39%
% Hispanic
33%
17%
% Black
20%
20%
% White
18%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
