Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Village 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than 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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Village Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Village Charter School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Village 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 The Village Charter School is 0.10, 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
#1572 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
32%
Black
95%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
1%
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
62%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Village Charter School's ranking?
The Village Charter School is ranked #1572 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend The Village Charter School?
350 students attend The Village Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of The Village Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Village Charter School?
The Village Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Village Charter School offer ?
The Village Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Village Charter School part of?
The Village Charter School is part of The Village Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is The Village Charter School located?
The Village Charter School is located in the Hiltonia neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Hiltonia.
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