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Sojourner Truth Middle School

Public | 6 | 459 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 16, 2013

The school teachers are not teaching the students well because of the other students are talking and treating the teacher bad. The Principal is trying to help the students to do better in school by taking on the the intercom. The students don't even listen to it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2009

i love sojourner truth all students be treated the same and have respect
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 6, 2007

Sojourner Truth school is a well all around school that has all the academic and uniques ability to adapt and connect students in its community. The students and teachers work together as one each day to ensure that the set a high approve goal to achieve their academic excellence. The principal is also a strond and sophistacated educator that cares for the saftey and acts for all the students and teachers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 13, 2007

I think that the students are very ill-mannered,and lack of principal leadership is a substancial issue. I really dislike this school. It's not a good choice for your child.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 23, 2006

Sojourner Truth Middle School is a well disciplined school for various reasons...one, we have a strict principal. Two, we have the best students and teachers. And finally, ninety percent of the students listen and the other nine percent just like to be difficult and uncivilized. They all know how to do the work that's given but they want to be lazy and not do the work, instead they roam the hallways and deprive others of their education.
—Submitted by Shantai, a student


Posted December 4, 2005

Sojourner Truth lacks behavior for students and students are very rowdy
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

461 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

461 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
39%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students28%
Female33%
Male24%
Black28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Special educationn/a
General education33%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant28%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students39%
Female42%
Male36%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Non-economically disadvantaged46%
Special educationn/a
General education46%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant39%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 17%
Hispanic 2% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian 0% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
White N/A 54%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 59%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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116 Hamilton St
East Orange, NJ 07017
Phone: (973) 266-5665

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