Middle School # 4 vs. Academy I
Should you attend Middle School # 4 or Academy I? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Middle School # 4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Academy I ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Middle School # 4 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Academy I ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
755 students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#916 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#148 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
83%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
229
130
Grade 7 Students
270
150
Grade 8 Students
256
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
43%
% Hispanic
30%
17%
% Black
19%
13%
% White
20%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%