Explore Middle School vs IS 289
Explore Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.0/10 compared to 7.3/10. IS 289 is significantly larger with 258 students, about 1.7× the size of Explore Middle School (151). In math proficiency, IS 289 leads at 72.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Explore Middle School
Jersey City, NJ
9.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
151 students
IS 289
New York, NY
7.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
258 students
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| Metric | Explore Middle School | IS 289 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.0 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.9% | 48.8% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #52 of 2,466 | #1,313 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 98th | 72th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Explore Middle School | IS 289 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 72.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 82.0% | 75.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Explore Middle School | IS 289 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 151 | 258 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.9% | 48.8% |
| District | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 |
| City | Jersey City | New York |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jersey City (07302) | New York (10282) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $166,854 | $250,001 |
| Median Home Value | $853,700 | $2,000,001 |
| Median Rent | $2,960 | $3,501 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 80.0% | 82.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| Avg Commute | 37 min | 28 min |