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#924 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Elementary School · Maria L. Varisco-rogers Charter School · Newark, NJ
A Maria L. Varisco-rogers Charter School charter elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
233 Woodside Avenue, Newark, NJ 07104
- Math 25% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maria Varisco Rogers 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 61Good Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$51,199
Median home value
$337,400
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 881 | Compare → |
| Luis Munoz Marin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 777 | Compare → |
| Ridge Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 780 | 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.
Maria L. Varisco-rogers Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,640NCES 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.
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is listed in Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Maria L. Varisco-rogers Charter School, serving approximately 580 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School
What grades does Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School serve?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School rank in NJ?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School ranks #924 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School a Title I school?
No, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School?
82.1% of students at Maria Varisco Rogers 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
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (973) 481-9001
- Area population (ZIP 07104)
- 54,277
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 07104; 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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