publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Sojourner Truth Middle School

116 Hamilton St, East Orange, NJ 07017, United States

+1 (973) 266-5665

http://nj02207379.schoolwires.net/domain/938

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Sojourner Truth Middle School Overview

About This School

Sojourner Truth Middle School is a public middle in East Orange, New Jersey, serving 264 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 13% proficiency in ELA and 2% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 19 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $83,379. Counseling resources include one counselor for every 132 students. Students at the school are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic breakdown consists of 73% Black, 20% Hispanic, 5% White, and 1% Two or More Races.

264

Total Students

Grade 6-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts13%

Mathematics2%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

132:1

Sojourner Truth Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

13%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 50%

Mathematics

City Avg: 14%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.3:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

132

Students per Counselor

Sojourner Truth Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$83,379

City Avg: $81,139

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor132:1

Sojourner Truth Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.27%

Male

47.73%

Female

Total Enrollment: 264 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White4.55%

Hispanic20.08%

Asian0%

Black73.48%

Two or More Races0.76%

Native American0.76%

Sojourner Truth Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Sojourner Truth Middle School

Q: What is Sojourner Truth Middle School?

A: Sojourner Truth Middle School is a middle public located in East Orange.

Q: How many students attend Sojourner Truth Middle School?

A: Sojourner Truth Middle School has approximately 264 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sojourner Truth Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sojourner Truth Middle School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Sojourner Truth Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Sojourner Truth Middle School - East Orange, NJ

Quick Facts about Sojourner Truth Middle School
School Name	Sojourner Truth Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	116 Hamilton St, East Orange, NJ 07017, East Orange, NJ
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (973) 266-5665
Total Students	264
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	13%
Math Proficiency	2%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sojourner Truth Middle School

What is Sojourner Truth Middle School?

Sojourner Truth Middle School is a middle public located in East Orange.

How many students attend Sojourner Truth Middle School?

Sojourner Truth Middle School has approximately 264 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sojourner Truth Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sojourner Truth Middle School is 13:1.

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