M.e.t.s. Charter School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(201) 526-8500
M.e.t.s. Charter School serves 752 students in grades 6-12.
M.e.t.s. Charter School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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%)
School Overview
M.e.t.s. Charter School's student population of 752 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 752 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
M.e.t.s. Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of M.e.t.s. Charter School is 0.58, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2085 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 29% |
| Black | 49% | 15% |
| White | 3% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M.E.T.S. Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Jersey City Golden Door Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Charter School
Math: 40% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 569 students10
0.0 miles
3044 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 795-4400 0 PK-8 569 - Jersey City Rafael De J. Cordero School Math: 32% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 822 students10
0.1 miles
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4390 0.1 PK-8 822 - Jersey City Dr Ronald Mcnair High School Math: 89% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 683 students10
0.4 miles
123 Coles Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 418-7617 0.4 9-12 683 - Jersey City Dr. Michael Conti School Math: 57% | Reading: 79%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 675 students10
0.7 miles
182 Merseles St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 714-4300 0.7 PK-8 675 - Hoboken Hoboken Dual Language Charter School Charter School
Math: 73% | Reading: 80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 389 students10
0.7 miles
123 Jefferson Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 427-1458 0.7 K-8 389
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