University Heights Charter School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(973) 623-1965
University Heights Charter School serves 882 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
University Heights Charter School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
University Heights Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
University Heights Charter School's student population of 882 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 882 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers |
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School Comparison
University Heights Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University Heights Charter School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1987 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 29% |
| Black | 85% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | University Heights Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to University Heights Charter School is Phillip's Academy Charter School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Phillip's Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-9 | 373 students10
0.1 miles
342 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 624-0644 0.1 PK-9 373 - Bridgeton Essex County Youth House Alternative School Grades: 8-12 | 72 students
0.2 miles
80 Duryea Street
Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(973) 484-4908 0.2 8-12 72 - Newark Essex Rgc Alternative School Grades: 9-10 | 5 students
0.3 miles
461 463 Central Avenue
Newark, NJ 07107
(973) 648-7078 0.3 9-10 5 - Newark American History High School Math: 13% | Reading: 48%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 482 students10
0.4 miles
74 Montgomery St
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 733-7333 0.4 7-12 482 - Newark Newark Technical Vocational School
Math: 30% | Reading: 61%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 771 students10
0.4 miles
91 West Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103
(973) 412-2204 0.4 9-12 771
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