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#1852 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Chaplain Charles Watters School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
220 VIRGINIA AVE, Jersey City, NJ 07304
- Math 14% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chaplain Charles Watters School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chaplain Charles Watters School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), 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
$68,432
Median home value
$489,400
Median rent
$1,572/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empowerment Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–9 | 0.1 mi | 1,181 | Compare → |
| Dr. Paul Rafalides SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Ollie Culbreth Jr. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #28 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chaplain Charles Watters School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chaplain Charles Watters School
Chaplain Charles Watters School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 552 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,852 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chaplain Charles Watters School
What grades does Chaplain Charles Watters School serve?
Chaplain Charles Watters School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Chaplain Charles Watters School?
Chaplain Charles Watters School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaplain Charles Watters School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaplain Charles Watters School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chaplain Charles Watters School rank in NJ?
Chaplain Charles Watters School ranks #1,852 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Chaplain Charles Watters School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chaplain Charles Watters School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Chaplain Charles Watters School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaplain Charles Watters School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chaplain Charles Watters School a charter school?
No, Chaplain Charles Watters School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chaplain Charles Watters School a Title I school?
No, Chaplain Charles Watters School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaplain Charles Watters School?
65.8% of students at Chaplain Charles Watters School 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6510
- Area population (ZIP 07304)
- 49,260
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
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 07304; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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