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#1290 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Learning Community Charter School
Elementary School · The Learning Community Charter School · Jersey City, NJ
A charter elementary school in Jersey City, NJ where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2495 John F Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304
- Math 57% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Learning Community Charter School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
29.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Learning Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph H. Brensinger SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 987 | Compare → |
| St Aloysius Elementary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Julia A. Barnes SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Dr. Paul Rafalides SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 347 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Learning Community Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,747NCES 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.
Learning Community Charter School is listed in The Learning Community Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Learning Community Charter School
Learning Community Charter School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of The Learning Community Charter School, serving approximately 630 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learning Community Charter School
What grades does Learning Community Charter School serve?
Learning Community Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Learning Community Charter School?
Learning Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Community Charter School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Learning Community Charter School rank in NJ?
Learning Community Charter School ranks #1,290 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Learning Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Learning Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learning Community Charter School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Learning Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Learning 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 Learning Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Learning Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learning Community Charter School?
29.5% of students at Learning 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (201) 332-0900
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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