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Newark Educators Community Charter School
Elementary School · Newark Educators Community Charter School · Newark, NJ
A charter elementary school in Newark, NJ where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
88-108 Shipman Street, Newark, NJ 07102
- Math 26% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newark Educators Community Charter School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 32% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newark Educators 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$37,093
Median home value
$293,900
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07102; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,124 | Compare → |
| Quitman Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| New Horizons Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Sir Isaac Newton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 220 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newark Educators Community Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $42,834NCES 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.
Newark Educators Community Charter School is listed in Newark Educators Community Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newark Educators Community Charter School
Newark Educators Community Charter School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Educators Community Charter School, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,382 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newark Educators Community Charter School
What grades does Newark Educators Community Charter School serve?
Newark Educators Community Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Newark Educators Community Charter School?
Newark Educators Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Educators Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Educators Community Charter School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newark Educators Community Charter School rank in NJ?
Newark Educators Community Charter School ranks #2,382 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Newark Educators Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newark Educators Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Newark Educators Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newark Educators Community Charter School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newark Educators Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Newark Educators 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 Newark Educators Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Newark Educators Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newark Educators Community Charter School?
68.8% of students at Newark Educators 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (973) 732-3848
- Area population (ZIP 07102)
- 12,954
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 07102; 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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