- Sojourner Truth Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than John L. Costley Middle School (151 vs. 75).
- John L. Costley Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Sojourner Truth Middle School (181.5:1 vs. 154:1).
- John L. Costley Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Sojourner Truth Middle School (34 vs. 26).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sojourner Truth Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than John L. Costley Middle School (151 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 Sojourner Truth Middle School (34 vs. 26).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
John L. Costley Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Sojourner Truth Middle School (181.5:1 vs. 154:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
12 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
John L. Costley Middle School
$30,321.72
Sojourner Truth Middle School
$30,321.72
Local revenue share
John L. Costley Middle School
8.5%
Sojourner Truth Middle School
8.5%
State revenue share
John L. Costley Middle School
77%
Sojourner Truth Middle School
77%
Federal revenue share
John L. Costley Middle School
14.6%
Sojourner Truth Middle School
14.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
John L. Costley Middle School
32.2%
Sojourner Truth 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.