Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Queen City Academy 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 is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Queen City Academy Charter School's student population of 300 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
The true gift of education is to teach children how to learn and how to become independent problem solvers.
School Rankings
The Queen City Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Queen City Academy Charter School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1382 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
68%
34%
Black
29%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Queen City Academy Charter School's ranking?
The Queen City Academy Charter School is ranked #1382 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are The Queen City Academy Charter School often compared to?
The Queen City Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Union County Teams Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend The Queen City Academy Charter School?
300 students attend The Queen City Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of The Queen City Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Queen City Academy Charter School?
The Queen City Academy Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Queen City Academy Charter School offer ?
The Queen City Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Queen City Academy Charter School part of?
The Queen City Academy Charter School is part of The Queen City Academy Charter School District.
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