Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

Summary:

Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy is an elementary school in East Orange, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a predominantly African American student population, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, outpacing the East Orange School District and the state average.

Despite facing challenges such as a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism, Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy has proven to be an academic bright spot in the district. The school's 45.5% proficiency rate in 3rd grade ELA, compared to 29.6% for the district and 42% for the state, highlights the school's effectiveness in supporting student learning. This success is especially noteworthy given the school's lower socioeconomic status and higher chronic absenteeism rates than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy generally outperforms other schools within the East Orange School District, such as Edward T. Bowser Senior School of Excellence and J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy. However, the school still lags behind schools in the neighboring Bloomfield Township and Glen Ridge districts, which have higher socioeconomic status and academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 190 Midland Avenue
       East Orange, NJ  07017


(973) 395-5975

District: East Orange School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
826th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,977 Help


Students who attend Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy usually attend:

Middle:    John L. Costley Middle School
    Patrick F. Healy Middle School
    Sojourner Truth Middle School
High:    East Orange Campus High School
    East Orange STEM Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.9%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Pacific Islander:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the East Orange School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the East Orange School District. Racial makeup is: African American (80.9%), Hispanic (13.7%), Pacific Islander (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy is 8.3, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the East Orange School District! (See more...)
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Compare Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy employs 15.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy is $13,977, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the East Orange School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy 826th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy in the ranking list.)

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East Orange School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Orange School District 525th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

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Rank History for all students at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.38 903rd 1204 25.0%
2004 41.98 906th 1298 30.2%
2005 56.05 744th 1303 42.9%
2006 40.20 952nd 1314 27.5%
2007 48.85 884th 1329 33.5%
2008 46.99 889th 1338 33.6%
2009 58.83 671st 1346 50.1%
2010 52.28 793rd 1354 41.4%
2011 61.89 651st 1360 52.1%
2012 59.46 689th 1363 49.4%
2013 38.43 964th 1367 29.5%
2014 36.12 987th 1363 27.6%
2015 38.76 861st 1357 36.6%
2016 43.61 805th 1346 40.2%
2017 55.70 648th 1352 52.1%
2018 28.57 1013th 1353 25.1%
2019 35.59 925th 1360 32.0%
2021 22.72 973rd 1317 26.1%
2022 33.26 903rd 1345 32.9%
2023 38.68 826th 1342 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.98 406th 942 56.9%
2019 68.66 200th 948 78.9%
2021 33.66 579th 839 31.0%
2022 44.60 445th 863 48.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.83 909th 1333 31.8%
2019 48.44 724th 1331 45.6%
2021 28.44 888th 1290 31.2%
2022 42.27 749th 1326 43.5%
2023 46.03 685th 1318 48.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 1048th 1334 21.4%
2019 26.30 1013th 1335 24.1%
2021 22.02 959th 1297 26.1%
2022 27.94 938th 1324 29.2%
2023 26.61 961st 1315 26.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.24 144th 517 72.1%
2019 76.35 90th 522 82.8%
2021 55.56 155th 456 66.0%
2022 69.19 117th 494 76.3%
2023 76.25 84th 463 81.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2018

Open Quote The greatest school in my community for my boys.Teachers are Awesome and everyone else.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 0 354 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1999 0 281 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2000 0 278 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 0 276 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2002 0 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 0 288 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 1 275 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2005 0 281 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 0 271 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2007 0 269 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2008 0 267 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2009 0 260 1 2 0 0 0 0 263
2010 0 243 1 3 0 0 0 0 247
2011 0 260 1 1 0 0 0 0 262
2012 0 252 1 1 0 0 0 0 254
2013 0 250 0 2 0 0 0 0 252
2014 1 231 0 5 0 0 0 0 237
2015 1 216 0 7 0 0 0 0 224
2016 1 208 0 6 0 0 0 0 215
2017 1 181 0 8 0 0 0 0 190
2018 3 180 0 17 0 1 0 0 201
2019 2 169 1 18 0 1 2 0 193
2020 2 175 0 19 0 1 1 0 198
2021 2 147 0 17 0 1 2 0 169
2022 1 126 0 16 2 2 2 0 149
2023 1 106 1 18 1 2 2 0 131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 357 21.5 16.6 84.6
1999 283 18.0 15.7 62.2
2000 280 23.0 12.2 69.6
2001 277 23.2 11.9 79.8
2002 288 20.0 14.4 66
2003 288 20.0 14.4 66
2004 276 17.0 16.2 65.6
2005 283 20.0 14.2 n/a
2006 272 23.0 11.8 71.7
2007 271 23.0 11.8 54.2
2008 272 21.0 13.0 64.3
2009 263 25.6 8.2 63.9
2010 247 26.0 9.5 60.7
2011 262 24.0 10.9 63
2012 254 26.5 9.5 61.4
2013 252 24.0 10.5 62.3
2014 237 24.0 9.8 66.7
2015 224 23.0 9.7 74.1
2016 215 20.0 10.7 61.9
2017 190 17.0 11.1 58.4
2018 201 17.0 11.8 62.7
2019 193 16.0 12.0 49.2
2020 198 15.8 12.5 74.2
2021 169 16.2 10.4 66.9
2022 149 16.2 9.1 65.1
2023 131 15.6 8.3 62.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 357 21.5 16.6 84.6
1999 283 18.0 15.7 62.2
2000 280 23.0 12.2 69.6
2001 277 23.2 11.9 79.8
2002 288 20.0 14.4 66
2003 288 20.0 14.4 66
2004 276 17.0 16.2 65.6
2005 283 20.0 14.2 n/a
2006 272 23.0 11.8 71.7
2007 271 23.0 11.8 54.2
2008 272 21.0 13.0 64.3
2009 263 25.6 8.2 63.9
2010 247 26.0 9.5 60.7
2011 262 24.0 10.9 63
2012 254 26.5 9.5 61.4
2013 252 24.0 10.5 62.3
2014 237 24.0 9.8 66.7
2015 224 23.0 9.7 74.1
2016 215 20.0 10.7 61.9
2017 190 17.0 11.1 58.4
2018 201 17.0 11.8 62.7
2019 193 16.0 12.0 49.2
2020 198 15.8 12.5 74.2
2021 169 16.2 10.4 66.9
2022 149 16.2 9.1 65.1
2023 131 15.6 8.3 62.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $413 (3.0%) $13,564 (97.0%) $13,977

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 925th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 826th of 1342 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy)52.745.5
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Orange School District)37.729.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy)52.840.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Orange School District)33.323.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy)5053.8
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange School District)42.735.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy)27.542.3
 14.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Orange School District)20.718.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy)51.544
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Orange School District)46.435.1
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy)34.320
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Orange School District)18.814.3
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students193131
 32.1%
African American169106
 37.3%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic1818
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White21
 50%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%62.6%
 13.4%


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Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy ranks 826th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy.

Students at Johnnie L. Cochran Junior Academy are 81% African American, 14% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.


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