Below Average
#2072 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Elementary School · Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School · Jersey City, NJ
A charter elementary school in Jersey City, NJ where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
509 Bramhall Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07304
- Math 15% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 49 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Culbreth Jr. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Julia A. Barnes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Gladys Nunery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Joseph H. Brensinger SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 987 | 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.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,121NCES 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.
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is listed in Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School, serving approximately 370 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,072 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School
What grades does Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School serve?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School rank in NJ?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School ranks #2,072 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School a Title I school?
No, Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School?
77.6% of students at Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (201) 433-5300
- Area population (ZIP 07304)
- 49,260
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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