Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Paulo Freire 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
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 9-12
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
87%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paulo Freire 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paulo Freire Charter School?
The graduation rate of Paulo Freire Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paulo Freire Charter School?
267 students attend Paulo Freire Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Paulo Freire Charter School students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paulo Freire Charter School?
Paulo Freire Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paulo Freire Charter School offer ?
Paulo Freire Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paulo Freire Charter School part of?
Paulo Freire Charter School is part of Paulo Freire Charter School District.
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