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#1525 of 2,466 schools in NJ
East Orange Community Charter School
Elementary School · East Orange Community Charter School · East Orange, NJ
A charter elementary school in East Orange, NJ where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 WASHINGTON STREET, East Orange, NJ 07017
- Math 26% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 30.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Orange Community Charter School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Orange Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,446/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Orange), 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
$61,552
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–2 | 0.5 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| J. Garfield Jackson Sr. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Althea Gibson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 131 | 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.
East Orange Community Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,290NCES 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.
East Orange Community Charter School is listed in East Orange Community Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Orange Community Charter School
East Orange Community Charter School is a public elementary school in East Orange, NJ, part of East Orange Community Charter School, serving approximately 431 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 30.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Orange Community Charter School
What grades does East Orange Community Charter School serve?
East Orange Community Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend East Orange Community Charter School?
East Orange Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Orange Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Orange Community Charter School is 30.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Orange Community Charter School rank in NJ?
East Orange Community Charter School ranks #1,525 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is East Orange Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Orange Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 East Orange Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Orange Community Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Orange Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, East Orange Community Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is East Orange Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, East Orange Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Orange Community Charter School?
76.8% of students at East Orange Community 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (973) 996-0400
- Area population (ZIP 07017)
- 40,809
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 07017; 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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