Excellent
#368 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 15% in state
Soaring Heights Charter School
Elementary School · Soaring Heights Charter School · Jersey City, NJ
A charter elementary school in Jersey City, NJ where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 ROMAR AVENUE, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 73% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Soaring Heights Charter School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2021, reaching 82% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Soaring Heights 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$77,126
Median home value
$418,200
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander D. Sullivan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Tet Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Jersey City Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 626 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Soaring Heights Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,248NCES 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.
Soaring Heights Charter School is listed in Soaring Heights Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soaring Heights Charter School
Soaring Heights Charter School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Soaring Heights Charter School, serving approximately 273 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soaring Heights Charter School
What grades does Soaring Heights Charter School serve?
Soaring Heights Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Soaring Heights Charter School?
Soaring Heights Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soaring Heights Charter School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soaring Heights Charter School rank in NJ?
Soaring Heights Charter School ranks #368 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Soaring Heights Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Soaring Heights Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Soaring Heights Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soaring Heights Charter School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Soaring Heights Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Soaring Heights Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Soaring Heights Charter School a Title I school?
No, Soaring Heights Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soaring Heights Charter School?
35.5% of students at Soaring Heights 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (201) 434-4800
- Area population (ZIP 07305)
- 71,643
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 07305; 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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