Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School? 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
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 705 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 36% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,280 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bergen Arts And Sciences Charter School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-12
Total Students
705 students
1,280 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
88 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#954 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
99
Grade 1 Students
-
100
Grade 2 Students
-
100
Grade 3 Students
-
100
Grade 4 Students
-
100
Grade 5 Students
-
99
Grade 6 Students
220
98
Grade 7 Students
222
98
Grade 8 Students
263
97
Grade 9 Students
-
110
Grade 10 Students
-
98
Grade 11 Students
-
94
Grade 12 Students
-
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
60%
52%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
22%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
15%
