Summary:
The Jersey City Public Schools district in New Jersey is home to four middle schools: Franklin L. Williams School, Middle School #4, Academy I, and Ezra L. Nolan School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.
Among the four schools, Academy I stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in New Jersey with a statewide ranking of 60 out of 752 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all subject areas, indicating strong academic achievement. In contrast, Ezra L. Nolan School appears to be the weakest performer, ranking near the bottom of New Jersey middle schools with a statewide ranking of 737 out of 752 and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ezra L. Nolan School's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only a small percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects.
Across the four schools, the chronic absenteeism rate is consistently high at 14.9%, which is above the state average. The free and reduced lunch rates vary, with Franklin L. Williams School having the highest percentage at 78%, while Academy I and Middle School #4 have lower rates of 48.67% and 51.13%, respectively. The spending per student also varies, with Franklin L. Williams School having the highest at $12,649 and Academy I the lowest at $10,195 for the 2018-2019 school year.
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