Trenton Community Charter School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
537 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
94%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Trenton Community 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Trenton Community Charter School?
537 students attend Trenton Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Trenton Community Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Community Charter School?
Trenton Community Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Trenton Community Charter School offer ?
Trenton Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Trenton Community Charter School part of?
Trenton Community Charter School is part of Trenton Community Charter School District.
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