Serving 212 students in grades 5-8, Greater Newark 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
87%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greater Newark 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Greater Newark Charter School?
212 students attend Greater Newark Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Greater Newark Charter School students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greater Newark Charter School?
Greater Newark Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Greater Newark Charter School offer ?
Greater Newark Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Greater Newark Charter School part of?
Greater Newark Charter School is part of Greater Newark Charter School District.
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