Greater Newark Charter School (Closed 2015)
Greater Newark Charter School served 212 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 212 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 55-59% | 75% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 50-54% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 29% |
| Black | 87% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greater Newark Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Greater Newark Charter School is North Star Academy Charter School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark North Star Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 4,866 students
0.1 miles
10 Washington Place
Newark, NJ 07102
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0.2 miles
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Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 565-9170 0.2 PK-12 1,445 - Newark Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 853 students
0.3 miles
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Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-6378 0.3 9-12 853 - Newark Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 551 students
0.3 miles
18 Heller Parkway, 243 Woodsid
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001 0.3 K-8 551 - Newark Science Park High School Grades: 7-12 | 811 students
0.3 miles
260 Norfolk Street
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 733-8689 0.3 7-12 811
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