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#1590 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
Elementary School · Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities · Trenton, NJ
A charter elementary school in Trenton, NJ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
643 INDIANA AVE, Trenton, NJ 08638
- Math 33% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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
76%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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
$65,650
Median home value
$226,700
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08638; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene C. Mcknight ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Dr. Crosby Copeland JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of TrentonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Patton J. Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 0.9 mi | 542 | 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.
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,833NCES 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.
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is listed in Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,590 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
What grades does Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities serve?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities rank in NJ?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities ranks #1,590 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities a charter school?
Yes, Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities a Title I school?
No, Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities?
76.0% of students at Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (609) 394-7727
- Area population (ZIP 08638)
- 23,373
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 08638; 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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