Christa Mcauliffe School
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(201)714-4360
- Christa Mcauliffe School serves 1,007 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Christa Mcauliffe School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Christa Mcauliffe School's student population of 1,007 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,007 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Christa Mcauliffe School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Christa Mcauliffe School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1169 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 16% |
| White | 11% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jersey City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Christa Mcauliffe School is Hoboken High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alfred Zampella School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles E. Trefurt School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City Charles E. Trefurt School Grades: PK-5 | 741 students
0.4 miles
96 Franklin St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201)714-4320 0.4 PK-5 741 - Jersey City Alfred Zampella School Grades: PK-8 | 1093 students
0.5 miles
201 North St
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201)714-4350 0.5 PK-8 1093 - Jersey City Jersey City Global Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.5 miles
255 Congress Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201)636-8540 0.5 K-5 371 - Jersey City Nicolaus Copernicus School Grades: PK-5 | 782 students
0.6 miles
3385 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201)714-4340 0.6 PK-5 782 - Hoboken Salvatore R. Calabro Grades: K-6 | 115 students
0.6 miles
524 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201)356-3671 0.6 K-6 115
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