Jersey City Golden Door Charter School

3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Top 50%
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jersey City Golden Door Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
600 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Jersey City Golden Door Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#913 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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26%
26%
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52%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
44%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
32%
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Black
20%
15%
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White
9%
40%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School's ranking?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is ranked #913 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?
600 students attend Jersey City Golden Door Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jersey City Golden Door Charter School offer ?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School part of?
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is part of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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