Serving 494 students in grades 5-10, Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-10
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)7%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)17%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
94%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark?
494 students attend Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark offer ?
Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark offers enrollment in grades 5-10
What school district is Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark part of?
Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark is part of Merit Preparatory Charter School Of Newark School District.
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