The Gray Charter School serves 355 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The Gray Charter School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Gray Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
The Gray Charter School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Gray Charter School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of The Gray Charter School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
66%
32%
Black
31%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gray Charter School's ranking?
The Gray Charter School is ranked #357 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend The Gray Charter School?
355 students attend The Gray Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of The Gray Charter School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Gray Charter School?
The Gray Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Gray Charter School offer ?
The Gray Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Gray Charter School part of?
The Gray Charter School is part of Gray Charter School District.
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