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#2172 of 2,466 schools in NJ
The Village Charter School
Elementary School · The Village Charter School · Trenton, NJ
A charter elementary school in Trenton, NJ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 SULLIVAN WAY, Trenton, NJ 08638
- Math 20% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Village Charter School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
83%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Village 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Seix AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Joseph Stokes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Makefield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Village Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,944NCES 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.
The Village Charter School is listed in The Village Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Village Charter School
The Village Charter School is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of The Village Charter School, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,172 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Village Charter School
What grades does The Village Charter School serve?
The Village Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Village Charter School?
The Village Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Village Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Village Charter School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Village Charter School rank in NJ?
The Village Charter School ranks #2,172 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is The Village Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Village Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 The Village Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Village Charter School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Village Charter School a charter school?
Yes, The Village Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Village Charter School a Title I school?
No, The Village Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Village Charter School?
83.0% of students at The Village 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (609) 695-0110
- 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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