Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School's student population of 300 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is 0.70, 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
#1926 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
42%
32%
Black
32%
15%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School's ranking?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is ranked #1926 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
300 students attend Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School offer ?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School part of?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is part of Jersey City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School located?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in West Side.
School Reviews
1 6/16/2020
The school gets minimum funding and let's not forget the roaches, there are a few all star teachers but they need a new principal and half the staff are stuck in the 90s and the education shows. They give answers on tests and push kids through. The area is up and coming but ps 39 has NOT EVOLVED. It's a sad low income under-funded neighbor school with no future if Hudson county don't save it. These kids are failing on a grand level and Hudson county is pushing them under the rug!!! Its sad when u watch students leave for other schools in the area because this school right outside is so bad. Someone should do something or none of these kids will graduate here let alone college.
5 11/15/2012
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
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