Schomburg Charter School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
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
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
93%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Schomburg Charter 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Schomburg Charter School?
177 students attend Schomburg Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Schomburg Charter School students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schomburg Charter School?
Schomburg Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schomburg Charter School offer ?
Schomburg Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Schomburg Charter School part of?
Schomburg Charter School is part of Schomburg Charter School District.
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