Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Learning Community Charter School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Learning Community Charter School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
634 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
Campus Size
3 acres
School Rankings
Learning Community Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning Community Charter School is 0.76, which is more 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
#543 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & Yellow
School Mascot
The Black Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Community Charter School's ranking?
Learning Community Charter School is ranked #543 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Learning Community Charter School often compared to?
Learning Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beloved Community Charter School, Jersey City Global Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Learning Community Charter School?
634 students attend Learning Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Learning Community Charter School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Learning Community Charter School?
Learning Community Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Learning Community Charter School offer ?
Learning Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Learning Community Charter School part of?
Learning Community Charter School is part of The Learning Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning Community Charter School located?
Learning Community Charter School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in West Side.
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