James Caldwell High School vs Essex 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%.
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James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell, NJ
6.6/10
High School9th – 12th
772 students
Essex High School
Fairfield, NJ
High School9th – 12th
8 students
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| Metric | James Caldwell High School | Essex High School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | — / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| 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 | James Caldwell High School | Essex High School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 39.0% | 25.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 74.0% | 25.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | James Caldwell High School | Essex High School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 772 | 8 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.0:1 | 1.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.0% | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 95%+ | — |
| District | Caldwell-West School District | Essex Regional Educational Services Commission |
| City | West Caldwell | Fairfield |
Neighborhood
| Metric | West Caldwell (07006) | Fairfield (07004) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $148,645 | $113,750 |
| Median Home Value | $667,300 | $651,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,973 | $2,576 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 64.9% | 51.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 24 min |