Below Average
#2315 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Essex Campus Academy
High School · Essex Regional Educational Services Commission · Fairfield, NJ
An Essex Regional Educational Services Commission high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
369 PASSAIC AVENUE, Fairfield, NJ 07004
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Essex Campus Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 5-year record (2015–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2019) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2019)
Based on 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Essex Campus Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,750
Median home value
$651,800
Median rent
$2,576/mo
College educated
51.5%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| West Essex High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,055 | Compare → |
| Glenview AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 3–9 | 1.3 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| New BeginningsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Essex Regional Educational Services Commission
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $217,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Essex Campus Academy is listed in Essex Regional Educational Services Commission; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Essex Campus Academy
Essex Campus Academy is a public high school in Fairfield, NJ, part of Essex Regional Educational Services Commission, serving approximately 50 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,315 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essex Campus Academy
What grades does Essex Campus Academy serve?
Essex Campus Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Essex Campus Academy?
Essex Campus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex Campus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Essex Campus Academy is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Essex Campus Academy rank in NJ?
Essex Campus Academy ranks #2,315 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Essex Campus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Essex Campus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Essex Campus Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Essex Campus Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2019).
Is Essex Campus Academy a charter school?
No, Essex Campus Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Essex Campus Academy a Title I school?
No, Essex Campus Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Essex Campus Academy?
54.0% of students at Essex Campus Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 50
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 575-0469
- Area population (ZIP 07004)
- 7,712
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2019; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.