Schomburg Charter School (Closed 2013)
Schomburg Charter School served 177 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 177 students |
| |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 40-44% | 75% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 20-24% | 69% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 29% |
| Black | 93% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.70 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10) | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Schomburg Charter School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Schomburg Charter School is County Prep High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Beloved Community Charter School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jersey City Beloved Community Charter School Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 58%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-7 | 959 students10
0.1 miles
508 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 630-4700 0.1 K-7 959 - Jersey City Empowerment Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 457 students10
0.1 miles
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798 0.1 K-3 457 - Jersey City County Prep High School Vocational School
Math: 45% | Reading: 79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 899 students10
0.2 miles
525 Montgomery Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 631-6302 0.2 9-12 899 - Jersey City Explore 2000 Middle School Vocational School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 150 students10
0.2 miles
180-9th St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 631-6395 0.2 6-8 150 - Jersey City Regional Day School Special Education School Grades: PK-12 | 89 students
0.2 miles
425 Johnston Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 915-6165 0.2 PK-12 89
Recent Articles
The results are in from Education Week’s annual public school rankings – and Maryland schools take the top spot for the fourth year in a row.
A number of cases have recently been introduced nationwide regarding the use of Facebook and public school staff and students. We’ll take a look at the latest situations and ask once again where the line between public school and social media should be drawn.
How well are digital textbooks performing for students? We examine the move to digital textbooks, as well as the pros and cons of using online resources rather than traditional paper.
