J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

Summary:

J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy is an elementary school in East Orange, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the East Orange School District, which is ranked 525 out of 615 school districts in the state.

The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (84.19%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Hispanic students (11.46%) and a lower percentage of White students (1.19%). Academically, J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom third of New Jersey elementary schools, with performance below the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.3% in 2018-2019 to 34.6% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. Despite these challenges, the school's African American students perform relatively well compared to other African American students in the state, ranking in the top 30% of schools for this subgroup.

The struggles faced by J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy are not unique, as the nearby schools in the East Orange School District and the Orange School District also rank in the bottom third of New Jersey elementary schools. This suggests that the issues are systemic within the broader educational landscape of the area. While the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,552 in 2018-2019 indicates adequate funding, the persistent academic challenges indicate that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 106 Prospect Street
       East Orange, NJ  07017-2203


(973) 266-5895

District: East Orange School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
901st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,552 Help


Students who attend J. Garfield Jackson Senior 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:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.2%
Hispanic:
11.5%
American Indian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd 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 33.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Racial makeup is: African American (84.2%), Hispanic (11.5%), American Indian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy is 14. 9 elementary schools in the East Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy employs 18 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy is $11,552. 9 elementary schools in the East Orange School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy 901st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See J. Garfield Jackson Senior 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 J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

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Rank History for all students at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.60 983rd 1204 18.4%
2004 6.42 1207th 1298 7.0%
2005 41.15 934th 1303 28.3%
2006 43.29 917th 1314 30.2%
2007 37.71 1009th 1329 24.1%
2008 25.30 1114th 1338 16.7%
2009 48.24 834th 1346 38.0%
2010 55.30 755th 1354 44.2%
2011 55.15 765th 1360 43.8%
2012 46.40 870th 1363 36.2%
2013 19.55 1149th 1367 15.9%
2014 20.96 1139th 1363 16.4%
2015 27.00 1007th 1357 25.8%
2016 30.33 980th 1346 27.2%
2017 49.00 735th 1352 45.6%
2018 36.71 915th 1353 32.4%
2019 40.76 853rd 1360 37.3%
2021 16.95 1082nd 1317 17.8%
2022 33.30 901st 1345 33.0%
2023 33.16 901st 1342 32.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.23 551st 1007 45.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.08 289th 942 69.3%
2019 71.72 169th 948 82.2%
2022 48.36 390th 863 54.8%
2023 52.51 368th 910 59.6%
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Rank History for Female students at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.18 745th 1333 44.1%
2019 42.12 810th 1331 39.1%
2021 14.37 1131st 1290 12.3%
2022 35.30 842nd 1326 36.5%
2023 37.29 810th 1318 38.5%
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Rank History for Male students at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.85 976th 1334 26.8%
2019 41.72 795th 1335 40.4%
2021 23.37 932nd 1297 28.1%
2022 35.39 844th 1324 36.3%
2023 32.64 874th 1315 33.5%
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Rank History for African American students at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.44 75th 517 85.5%
2019 80.37 72nd 522 86.2%
2021 46.80 219th 456 52.0%
2022 68.08 121st 494 75.5%
2023 63.52 138th 463 70.2%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for African American Students!

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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Enrollment information for J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 4 432 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 0 429 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 1 447 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1991 0 426 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 0 414 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 0 461 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 2 438 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 1 454 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 1 454 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 0 426 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 0 419 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2000 0 362 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 0 364 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 0 341 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2003 0 341 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2004 0 328 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 0 310 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 0 296 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 0 292 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 0 286 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 0 264 0 3 0 0 0 0 267
2010 0 260 0 1 0 0 0 0 261
2011 0 316 0 5 0 0 0 0 321
2012 1 285 0 2 0 0 0 0 288
2013 1 293 0 1 0 0 0 0 295
2014 1 302 0 2 0 0 0 0 305
2015 1 270 0 4 0 0 0 0 275
2016 0 264 0 3 0 1 0 0 268
2017 1 243 0 7 0 1 0 0 252
2018 0 227 0 10 0 2 1 0 240
2019 1 235 0 18 0 1 1 0 256
2020 2 243 1 21 2 2 2 0 273
2021 2 195 1 24 3 1 2 0 228
2022 4 196 0 30 2 1 2 0 235
2023 3 213 0 29 4 2 2 0 253

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 J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 20.0 22.6 n/a
1989 443 22.0 20.1 n/a
1990 460 21.0 21.9 71.7
1991 437 24.0 18.2 70.5
1992 422 22.0 19.1 64.9
1993 466 20.0 23.3 71
1994 453 22.0 20.6 75.7
1995 464 23.0 20.2 65.1
1996 464 23.0 20.2 65.1
1998 426 22.0 19.4 63.8
1999 420 23.0 18.3 65
2000 365 26.0 14.0 74.8
2001 366 26.3 13.9 77
2002 346 25.0 13.8 78.6
2003 346 25.0 13.8 78.6
2004 333 26.0 12.8 78.1
2005 317 28.0 11.3 n/a
2006 305 29.0 10.5 76.4
2007 296 28.0 10.6 70.3
2008 291 24.0 12.1 77.7
2009 267 25.4 8.4 78.7
2010 261 27.0 9.6 76.2
2011 321 24.0 13.3 78.8
2012 288 26.5 10.8 58
2013 295 24.0 12.2 83.4
2014 305 25.0 12.2 80.7
2015 275 24.0 11.4 84.4
2016 268 21.0 12.7 67.2
2017 252 22.0 11.4 59.5
2018 240 19.0 12.6 75
2019 256 20.0 12.8 53.9
2020 273 18.8 14.5 89
2021 228 17.8 12.8 76.8
2022 235 17.8 13.2 76.2
2023 253 18.0 14.0 71.5

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 J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 20.0 22.6 n/a
1989 443 22.0 20.1 n/a
1990 460 21.0 21.9 71.7
1991 437 24.0 18.2 70.5
1992 422 22.0 19.1 64.9
1993 466 20.0 23.3 71
1994 453 22.0 20.6 75.7
1995 464 23.0 20.2 65.1
1996 464 23.0 20.2 65.1
1998 426 22.0 19.4 63.8
1999 420 23.0 18.3 65
2000 365 26.0 14.0 74.8
2001 366 26.3 13.9 77
2002 346 25.0 13.8 78.6
2003 346 25.0 13.8 78.6
2004 333 26.0 12.8 78.1
2005 317 28.0 11.3 n/a
2006 305 29.0 10.5 76.4
2007 296 28.0 10.6 70.3
2008 291 24.0 12.1 77.7
2009 267 25.4 8.4 78.7
2010 261 27.0 9.6 76.2
2011 321 24.0 13.3 78.8
2012 288 26.5 10.8 58
2013 295 24.0 12.2 83.4
2014 305 25.0 12.2 80.7
2015 275 24.0 11.4 84.4
2016 268 21.0 12.7 67.2
2017 252 22.0 11.4 59.5
2018 240 19.0 12.6 75
2019 256 20.0 12.8 53.9
2020 273 18.8 14.5 89
2021 228 17.8 12.8 76.8
2022 235 17.8 13.2 76.2
2023 253 18.0 14.0 71.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $450 (3.9%) $11,102 (96.1%) $11,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 853rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 901st of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy)48.945.4
 3.5%
   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 (J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy)42.260.6
 18.4%
   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 (J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy)60.358.2
 2.1%
   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 (J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy)30.228
 2.2%
   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 (J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy)54.622.4
 32.2%
   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 (J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy)54.612.2
 42.4%
   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 Students256253
 1.2%
African American235213
 9.4%
American Indian04
Asian00
Hispanic1829
 61.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White13
 200%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%71.5%
 17.6%


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J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy ranks 901st of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy are 84% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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