SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

C+

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

39%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

44%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Joseph J Catena School Doesn't Meet Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

37%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

51%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

30%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

37%
26%

ELA Proficiency

51%
46%

Science Proficiency

30%
21%

NJ Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

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AP Science

0%
7%

AP Computer Science

0%
2%

AP Math

0%
5%

NJ Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.24 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

0.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.77 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$188,950

NJ Average: $115,341

Unemployment Rate

2.6%

NJ Average: 6.2%

Median Home value

$567,387

NJ Average: $465,927

Median Rent

$1,920 /mo

NJ Average: $1,834

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

95.5%

NJ Average: 90.3%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

10:1

NJ Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

47

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$87,072

Average for all teachers in Freehold Township School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

447:1

NJ Average: 328:1

Number of Support Staff

5

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

NJ Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

85%

NJ Average: 81%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

5

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

1

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

6

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

2

Disability-Based

2

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$16174 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$9.96

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

73%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

9%

Black

4%

Latino

9%

Multiracial

4%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

8%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

23%

Gifted & Talented

0%

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