City Invincible Charter School (Closed 2015)

Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-6, City Invincible 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(13-14)
20-24%
75%
(13-14)
10-14%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
46%
34%
Black
54%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School District Name
City Invincible Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend City Invincible Charter School?
293 students attend City Invincible Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of City Invincible Charter School students are Black, and 46% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Invincible Charter School?
City Invincible Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does City Invincible Charter School offer ?
City Invincible Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is City Invincible Charter School part of?
City Invincible Charter School is part of City Invincible Charter School District.

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