Academy I
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
9th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
209 BERGEN AVENUE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
(201)915-6500NCES ID 340783000142Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Academy I 9th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 361 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 450 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35.4% | 38.4% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 17.4% | 21.6% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Black | 28.6% | 20.4% | ▼ 8.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.7% | 17.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $535K in zip 07305 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Academy I
- #340Kindle Education Public Charter SchoolKindle Education Public Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter340th of 440
ELA 47% ▼46 · Math 22% ▼56Compare - #425Ezra L. Nolan SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 1.4 mi away425th of 440
ELA 14% ▼79 · Math 10% ▼68Compare - #185Middle School # 4Jersey City Public Schools · 1.9 mi away185th of 440
ELA 62% ▼31 · Math 51% ▼27Compare - #366Franklin L. Williams SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 2.5 mi away366th of 440
ELA 38% ▼55 · Math 20% ▼58Compare - #23Explore Middle SchoolHudson County Schools of Technology School District · 2.6 mi away23rd of 440
ELA 90% ▼3 · Math 72% ▼6Compare - #133Hoboken Middle SchoolHoboken Public School District · 3.6 mi away133rd of 440
ELA 67% ▼26 · Math 60% ▼18Compare - #318Washington Middle SchoolHarrison Public Schools · 4.5 mi away318th of 440
ELA 47% ▼46 · Math 26% ▼52Compare - #246Emerson Middle SchoolUnion City School District · 4.6 mi away246th of 440
ELA 64% ▼29 · Math 31% ▼47Compare
What school district is Academy I in?
Academy I is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is Academy I a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Academy I 9th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Academy I?
Asian 38%, White 22%, Black 20%, Hispanic 17% (450 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Academy I cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07305 is $535K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.