Below Average
#2145 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
High School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ
An Elizabeth Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
- Math 11% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson Arts 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth), 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
$62,026
Median home value
$413,000
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
19.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,291 | Compare → |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,291 | Compare → |
| John E. Dwyer Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,404 | Compare → |
| K. Johnson D. Vaughan and M. Jackson Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 601 | 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.
Elizabeth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #34 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is a public high school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 1,156 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,145 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy serve?
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy rank in NJ?
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy ranks #2,145 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy?
78.9% of students at Thomas Jefferson Arts 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
- 1,156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (908) 436-6767
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07201)
- 27,725
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 07201; 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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