Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, NJ
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded Offered
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
How Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score30
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,122Students
100%Low-Income Students
96Teachers
12 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 63% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 37% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 31% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 24% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 21% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 19% | 21% | 19% |
| Ungraded | 5% | 9% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 8% | 49% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70% | 23% | 22% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
11%Math Proficiency
38%Reading Proficiency
24%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 28% | 55% | 50% |
| Male | 20% | 47% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 24% | 39% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 66% | 59% |
| Black | 20% | 37% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 27% | 57% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 45% | 43% |
| Limited English | 6% | 34% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 24% | 36% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 10% | 25% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
81%Overall Rate
82%Low-Income
90%Limited English
70%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NJ | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72% | 72% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 80% | 88% | 79% |
Location Map
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