Jersey City Golden Door Charter School
Tel:
(201)795-4400
- Jersey City Golden Door Charter School serves 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 52% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Jersey City Golden Door Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Jersey City Golden Door Charter School's student population of 550 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 550 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jersey City Golden Door Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1299 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 37% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 27% |
| Black | 26% | 16% |
| White | 9% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jersey City Golden Door Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jersey City Golden Door Charter School is M.e.t.s. Charter School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is M.e.t.s. Charter School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is M.e.t.s. Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City M.e.t.s. Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 514 students
0.0 miles
211 Sherman Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
(201)526-8500 0.0 6-12 514 - Jersey City Rafael De J. Cordero School Grades: PK-8 | 813 students
0.1 miles
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)714-4390 0.1 PK-8 813 - Jersey City Dr Ronald Mcnair High School Grades: 9-12 | 685 students
0.3 miles
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)418-7617 0.3 9-12 685 - Jersey City Dr. Michael Conti School Grades: PK-8 | 657 students
0.7 miles
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)714-4300 0.7 PK-8 657 - Jersey City William L Dickinson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1843 students
0.7 miles
2 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)714-4400 0.7 9-12 1843
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