Very Good
#873 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 35% in state
Link Community Charter School
Middle School · Link Community Charter School · Newark, NJ
A charter middle school in Newark, NJ where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23 Pennsyvania Ave, Newark, NJ 07114
- Math 28% vs NJ 39% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Link Community Charter School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Link Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,167
Median home value
$384,700
Median rent
$616/mo
College educated
9.4%
Homeownership
22.7%
Poverty rate
34.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Boys Chorus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 4–8 | 0.3 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Elyon Learning Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–4 | 0.5 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 2,124 | Compare → |
| Discovery Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 4–8 | 0.7 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Link Community Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,584NCES 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.
Link Community Charter School is listed in Link Community Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Link Community Charter School
Link Community Charter School is a public middle school in Newark, NJ, part of Link Community Charter School, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Link Community Charter School
What grades does Link Community Charter School serve?
Link Community Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Link Community Charter School?
Link Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Link Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Link Community Charter School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Link Community Charter School rank in NJ?
Link Community Charter School ranks #873 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Link Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Link Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Link Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Link Community Charter School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Link Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Link 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 Link Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Link Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Link Community Charter School?
67.0% of students at Link 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
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (973) 642-0529
- Area population (ZIP 07114)
- 12,658
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 07114; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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