Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has 2 high schools with 2,725 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Journal Square score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Journal Square greatly exceed expectations.

Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has 2 middle schools with 1,257 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Journal Square score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Journal Square exceed expectations.

Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has 9 elementary schools with 4,783 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Journal Square score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Journal Square underperform expectations.

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ has a total population of 32,551 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.

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