Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jersey City Community 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 13% (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 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (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
Jersey City Community Charter School's student population of 561 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
561 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jersey City Community 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 Jersey City Community Charter School is 0.50, 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
#1801 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
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
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jersey City Community Charter School's ranking?
Jersey City Community Charter School is ranked #1801 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Jersey City Community Charter School often compared to?
Jersey City Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rafael Cordero Y Molina, President Barack Obama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% 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 Jersey City Community Charter School?
561 students attend Jersey City Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jersey City Community Charter School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jersey City Community Charter School?
Jersey City Community Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jersey City Community Charter School offer ?
Jersey City Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jersey City Community Charter School part of?
Jersey City Community Charter School is part of Jersey City Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Jersey City Community Charter School located?
Jersey City Community Charter School is located in the Greenville neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 10 other public schools located in Greenville.
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