The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
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Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-59%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(09-10)49%
21%
Black
(09-10)40%
17%
White
(09-10)11%
53%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
87%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend A J Demarest Alternative School?
82 students attend A J Demarest Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of A J Demarest Alternative School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does A J Demarest Alternative School offer ?
A J Demarest Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A J Demarest Alternative School part of?
A J Demarest Alternative School is part of Hoboken Public School District.
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