Central Elementary School vs J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 5.1/10.
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.
Central Elementary School
Orange, NJ
5.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 2nd
348 students
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
East Orange, NJ
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
238 students
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| Metric | Central Elementary School | J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.1 | 7.4 |
| Growth Score | — | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.1% | 67.6% |
| Environment Score | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| State Rank | #1,969 of 2,466 | #642 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 20th | 74th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Central Elementary School | J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | — | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | — | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Central Elementary School | J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 2nd | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 348 | 238 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.1% | 67.6% |
| District | ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District | East Orange School District |
| City | Orange | East Orange |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Orange (07050) | East Orange (07017) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,109 | $61,552 |
| Median Home Value | $336,200 | $316,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,427 | $1,346 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.1% | 17.4% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 38 min |