Greater Brunswick Charter School is a free, public charter school serving grades kindergarten through eighth located on 429 Joyce Kilmer Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a Spanish-English bilingual program for grades K-4, and has plans to extend it through grade five.
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Greater Brunswick 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 is 12% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greater Brunswick Charter School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greater Brunswick Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greater Brunswick Charter School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1811 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dolphins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greater Brunswick Charter School's ranking?
Greater Brunswick Charter School is ranked #1811 out of 2,184 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Greater Brunswick Charter School?
397 students attend Greater Brunswick Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Greater Brunswick Charter School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greater Brunswick Charter School?
Greater Brunswick Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Greater Brunswick Charter School offer ?
Greater Brunswick Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Brunswick Charter School part of?
Greater Brunswick Charter School is part of Greater Brunswick Charter School District.
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