- John L. Costley Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than East Orange STEM Academy High School (34 vs. 0).
- East Orange STEM Academy High School reported a higher chronically absent students than John L. Costley Middle School (86 vs. 75).
- East Orange STEM Academy High School reported a higher students per counselor than John L. Costley Middle School (189.7:1 vs. 181.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
East Orange STEM Academy High School reported a higher chronically absent students than John L. Costley Middle School (86 vs. 75).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
John L. Costley Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than East Orange STEM Academy High School (34 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
East Orange STEM Academy High School reported a higher students per counselor than John L. Costley Middle School (189.7:1 vs. 181.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at East Orange STEM Academy High School
6 metrics were reported by East Orange STEM Academy High School. Comparable data for John L. Costley Middle School is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
83
AP courses offered
8
AP enrollment
121
Dual enrollment
83
Gifted & talented
44
SAT/ACT participation
80
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
East Orange STEM Academy High School
$30,321.72
John L. Costley Middle School
$30,321.72
Local revenue share
East Orange STEM Academy High School
8.5%
John L. Costley Middle School
8.5%
State revenue share
East Orange STEM Academy High School
77%
John L. Costley Middle School
77%
Federal revenue share
East Orange STEM Academy High School
14.6%
John L. Costley Middle School
14.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
East Orange STEM Academy High School
32.2%
John L. Costley Middle School
32.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Essex County
$76,712
Essex County
$76,712
Poverty rate
Essex County
15%
Essex County
15%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Essex County
37.9%
Essex County
37.9%
Unemployment rate
Essex County
5.5%
Essex County
5.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.