Serving 72 students in grades 6-12, Catapult Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
22%
15%
White
63%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)11-19%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Catapult Academy?
The graduation rate of Catapult Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Catapult Academy?
72 students attend Catapult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Catapult Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catapult Academy?
Catapult Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Catapult Academy offer ?
Catapult Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Catapult Academy part of?
Catapult Academy is part of Clay School District.
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