Very Good
#628 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 25% in state
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
Elementary School · East Orange School District · East Orange, NJ
An East Orange School District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
106 PROSPECT STREET, East Orange, NJ 07017
- Math 38% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. Garfield Jackson Sr. 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Orange), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,552
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Althea Gibson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| Edward T. Bowser Sr. School of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| East Orange Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 431 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
East Orange School District
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #3 of 20
- District spending per student
- $32,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is listed in East Orange School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is a public elementary school in East Orange, NJ, part of East Orange School District, serving approximately 238 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
What grades does J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy serve?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy rank in NJ?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks #628 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy a charter school?
No, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy a Title I school?
No, J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy?
67.6% of students at J. Garfield Jackson Sr. 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (973) 266-5895
- Area population (ZIP 07017)
- 40,809
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07017; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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