At a glance
Reported students
415
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Academy I: 415 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Academy I
Academy I is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jersey City. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Jersey City Public Schools. NCES reports 415 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (42.9%) and White (23.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Academy I
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.4%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black13.3%
- Asian42.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jersey City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ezra L. Nolan School
Middle · Grades 06–08
250 reported students
Middle School # 4
Middle · Grades 06–08
755 reported students
Franklin L. Williams School
Middle · Grades 06–08
906 reported students
President Barack Obama Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
425 reported students
Julia A. Barnes School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Martin Center for the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–08
359 reported students
Public schools near Academy I
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra L. Nolan School Middle · Jersey City Public Schools | 06–08 | 250 | 1.4 mi |
| Kindle Education Public Charter School Middle · Charter · Kindle Education Public Charter School | 06–08 | 87 | 1.8 mi |
| Middle School # 4 Middle · Jersey City Public Schools | 06–08 | 755 | 1.9 mi |
| Franklin L. Williams School Middle · Jersey City Public Schools | 06–08 | 906 | 2.5 mi |
| Explore Middle School Middle · Hudson County Schools of Technology School District | 06–08 | 163 | 2.6 mi |
| Hoboken Middle School Middle · Hoboken Public School District | 06–08 | 438 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy I
What grades does Academy I serve?
Academy I reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jersey City Public Schools.
How many students attend Academy I?
Academy I reported 415 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 403 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy I?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 415 students and 30.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy I a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy I is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Academy I students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy I in?
Academy I is part of Jersey City Public Schools, based in Jersey City, NJ, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy I?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ezra L. Nolan School (1.4 mi), Kindle Education Public Charter School (1.8 mi), Middle School # 4 (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.