Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
- Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is 0.67, which is more 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 | #1886 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 27% |
| Black | 42% | 16% |
| White | 12% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is Liberty High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Ethical Community Charter School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Ethical Community Charter School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City The Ethical Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 369 students
0.7 miles
95 Broadway
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)984-4151 0.7 K-8 369 - Jersey City Joseph H. Brensinger School Grades: PK-8 | 1267 students
0.7 miles
600 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201)915-6120 0.7 PK-8 1267 - Jersey City Mahatma K. Gandhi School Grades: PK-8 | 1462 students
0.7 miles
143 Romaine Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)915-6490 0.7 PK-8 1462 - Jersey City Martin Luther King Junior School Grades: PK-8 | 873 students
0.8 miles
886 Bergen Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)915-6521 0.8 PK-8 873 - Jersey City P.S. # 33 Grades: PK-4 | 404 students
0.8 miles
362 Union St
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201)915-6540 0.8 PK-4 404
School Reviews
| 5 yesss its an amazing school to go to an there are amazing teachers there that know how to do there job well love PS: 39
i''m a student there - Posted by Student/Alumni - chime |
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