Essex High School vs James Caldwell High School
James Caldwell High School is significantly larger with 772 students, about 96.5× the size of Essex High School (8). In math proficiency, James Caldwell High School leads at 39.0%.
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.
Essex High School
Fairfield, NJ
High School9th – 12th
8 students
James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell, NJ
6.6/10
High School9th – 12th
772 students
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| Metric | Essex High School | James Caldwell High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | — / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | — | 2.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 8% |
| Environment Score | — | 7.8 |
| State Rank | — | #1,169 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | — | 53th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Essex High School | James Caldwell High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25.0% | 39.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 74.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Essex High School | James Caldwell High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 8 | 772 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 1.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 8.0% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 95%+ |
| District | Essex Regional Educational Services Commission | Caldwell-West School District |
| City | Fairfield | West Caldwell |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Fairfield (07004) | West Caldwell (07006) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,750 | $148,645 |
| Median Home Value | $651,800 | $667,300 |
| Median Rent | $2,576 | $1,973 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 51.5% | 64.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 3.5% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 28 min |