Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jersey City Community Charter School 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 is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jersey City Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jersey City Community Charter School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jersey City Community Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jersey City Community Charter 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
#1855 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
35%
32%
Black
59%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Jersey City Community Charter School's ranking?
Jersey City Community Charter School is ranked #1855 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jersey City Community Charter School often compared to?
Jersey City Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rafael Cordero Y Molina by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jersey City Community Charter School?
566 students attend Jersey City Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jersey City Community Charter School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jersey City Community Charter School?
Jersey City Community Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jersey City Community Charter School offer ?
Jersey City Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jersey City Community Charter School part of?
Jersey City Community Charter School is part of Jersey City Community Charter School District.
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