Academy I vs Explore Middle School
Explore Middle School has a higher overall rating of 9.0/10 compared to 8.0/10. Academy I is significantly larger with 450 students, about 3.0× the size of Explore Middle School (151). In math proficiency, Academy I leads at 82.0%.
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.
Academy I
Jersey City, NJ
8.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
450 students
Explore Middle School
Jersey City, NJ
9.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
151 students
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| Metric | Academy I | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.9 | 9.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.7% | 17.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.7 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #381 of 2,466 | #52 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Academy I | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 82.0% | 52.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 91.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Academy I | Explore Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 450 | 151 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.7% | 17.9% |
| District | Jersey City Public Schools | Hudson County Schools of Technology School District |
| City | Jersey City | Jersey City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jersey City (07305) | Jersey City (07302) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,126 | $166,854 |
| Median Home Value | $418,200 | $853,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,610 | $2,960 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.6% | 80.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | 7.1% |
| Avg Commute | 39 min | 37 min |