M.e.t.s. Charter School
Tel:
(201)526-8500
- M.e.t.s. Charter School serves 514 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (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 28% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
M.e.t.s. Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- M.e.t.s. Charter School's student population of 514 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 158% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 514 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- M.e.t.s. Charter School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of M.e.t.s. Charter School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. 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 | #2128 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 27% |
| Black | 35% | 16% |
| White | 7% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M.e.t.s. Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to M.e.t.s. Charter School is Dr Ronald Mcnair High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 550 students
0.0 miles
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201)795-4400 0.0 PK-8 550 - 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
0.4 miles
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)418-7617 0.4 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 - Hoboken Hoboken Dual Language Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 365 students
0.7 miles
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201)427-1458 0.7 K-8 365
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