J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy vs John L. Costley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 569 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
John L. Costley Middle School
East Orange · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy East Orange, New Jersey | John L. Costley Middle School East Orange, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,479 | #382 of 440 |
| National rank | #21383 of 50,301 | #10215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 247 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | East Orange | East Orange |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 38.3).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •John L. Costley Middle School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 247.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy better than John L. Costley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy ranks higher (55.4 vs 38.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and John L. Costley Middle School?
About 569 m in a straight line, between East Orange and East Orange in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy: 247. John L. Costley Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy and John L. Costley Middle School rank in New Jersey?
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy is 969th of 1,479 and John L. Costley Middle School is 382nd of 440 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).