East Orange Community Charter School serves 455 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
East Orange Community Charter School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Orange Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Orange Community Charter School's student population of 455 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Orange Community Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Orange Community Charter School is 0.11, 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
#1876 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
94%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Orange Community Charter School's ranking?
East Orange Community Charter School is ranked #1876 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend East Orange Community Charter School?
455 students attend East Orange Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Orange Community Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Orange Community Charter School?
East Orange Community Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Orange Community Charter School offer ?
East Orange Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is East Orange Community Charter School part of?
East Orange Community Charter School is part of East Orange Community Charter School District.
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