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#990 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Jersey City Community Charter School
Elementary School · Jersey City Community Charter School · Jersey City, NJ
A charter elementary school in Jersey City, NJ where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
128 DANFORTH AVENUE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 28% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jersey City Community Charter School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jersey City Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- 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
$77,126
Median home value
$418,200
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Tet Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Alexander D. Sullivan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| President Barack Obama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 397 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jersey City Community Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,859NCES 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.
Jersey City Community Charter School is listed in Jersey City Community Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jersey City Community Charter School
Jersey City Community Charter School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Community Charter School, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jersey City Community Charter School
What grades does Jersey City Community Charter School serve?
Jersey City Community Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Jersey City Community Charter School?
Jersey City Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Community Charter School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jersey City Community Charter School rank in NJ?
Jersey City Community Charter School ranks #990 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jersey City Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jersey City Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Jersey City Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jersey City Community Charter School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jersey City Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Jersey City 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 Jersey City Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Jersey City Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jersey City Community Charter School?
75.0% of students at Jersey City 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (201) 433-2288
- Area population (ZIP 07305)
- 71,643
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 07305; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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