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

29%

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

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Jotham W. Wakeman School Greatly Exceeds 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

33%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

53%

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

33%
26%

ELA Proficiency

53%
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.

View AP Enrollment by Class

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

B-

29.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.01 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

18.68 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

$122,237

NJ Average: $115,341

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

NJ Average: 6.2%

Median Home value

$974,437

NJ Average: $465,927

Median Rent

$2,284 /mo

NJ Average: $1,834

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

88.4%

NJ Average: 90.3%

Teachers & Staff

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

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

11:1

NJ Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

60

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$110,737

Average for all teachers in Jersey City Public Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

598:1

NJ Average: 328:1

Number of Support Staff

8

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

1

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

4

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

NJ Average: 98%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

94%

NJ Average: 81%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

10

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

4

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

18

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

1

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

2

Religion-Based

3

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$18149 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$11.38

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

9%

Native American

1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

39%

Black

10%

Latino

38%

Multiracial

2%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

53%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

1%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

16%

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

13%

Gifted & Talented

0%

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