Serving 667 students in grades 3-5, General Charles G. Harker School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
General Charles G. Harker School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Charles G. Harker School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Charles G. Harker School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
12%
15%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Charles G. Harker School's ranking?
General Charles G. Harker School is ranked #873 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are General Charles G. Harker School often compared to?
General Charles G. Harker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor Charles C. Stratton, Logan Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend General Charles G. Harker School?
667 students attend General Charles G. Harker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of General Charles G. Harker School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Charles G. Harker School?
General Charles G. Harker School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does General Charles G. Harker School offer ?
General Charles G. Harker School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is General Charles G. Harker School part of?
General Charles G. Harker School is part of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District.
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