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Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
PublicHighGrades 9–12
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 · (908) 436-6767 · Part of Elizabeth City School District
Students
1,144
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency9%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts39%
State average 47.3%
Location
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27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza, Elizabeth
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9296
Grade 10297
Grade 11282
Grade 12269
Enrollment over time
1,101’20
1,062’21
1,070’22
1,156’23
1,144’24
Up 3.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 76%Black 17%White 7%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.