Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District

18 Heller Parkway
Newark, NJ 07104
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 572 students in Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,555 Schools
# Students
572 Students
1,354,910 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
116,314 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#364 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
38%
63%
49%
10-14%
23%
(2022-23)
12.8%
16.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
94%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
1%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,044. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,902 is less than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,329
$27,044
Spending / Student
$18,902
$25,936

Best Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Woodside Ave
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 481-9001
Gr: K-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District?
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 572 students.
What is the rank of Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District?
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District is ranked #360 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District?
94% of Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District?
Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,902 is less than the state median of $25,936. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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