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#2135 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Burch Charter School of Excellence
Elementary School · Burch Charter School of Excellence · Irvington, NJ
A charter elementary school in Irvington, NJ serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
100 LINDEN AVE, Irvington, NJ 07111
- Math 25% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burch Charter School of Excellence score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burch Charter School of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,025/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Irvington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,232
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$1,324/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Berkeley Terrace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| University Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Thurgood Marshall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Burch Charter School of Excellence
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,262NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Burch Charter School of Excellence is listed in Burch Charter School of Excellence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burch Charter School of Excellence
Burch Charter School of Excellence is a public elementary school in Irvington, NJ, part of Burch Charter School of Excellence, serving approximately 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,135 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burch Charter School of Excellence
What grades does Burch Charter School of Excellence serve?
Burch Charter School of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Burch Charter School of Excellence?
Burch Charter School of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burch Charter School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Burch Charter School of Excellence is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burch Charter School of Excellence rank in NJ?
Burch Charter School of Excellence ranks #2,135 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Burch Charter School of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Burch Charter School of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burch Charter School of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burch Charter School of Excellence has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Burch Charter School of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Burch Charter School of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Burch Charter School of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Burch Charter School of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burch Charter School of Excellence?
81.8% of students at Burch Charter School of Excellence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (973) 373-3223
- Area population (ZIP 07111)
- 60,334
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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