Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newark Legacy Charter School 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 28% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
26%
Black
(15-16)95%
16%
White
(15-16)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark Legacy Charter School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Newark Legacy Charter School?
642 students attend Newark Legacy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Newark Legacy Charter School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newark Legacy Charter School?
Newark Legacy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newark Legacy Charter School offer ?
Newark Legacy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Newark Legacy Charter School part of?
Newark Legacy Charter School is part of Newark Legacy Charter School District.
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