Summary:
The Gray Charter School is the sole school in the Gray Charter School District, serving students in grades K-8 in Newark, New Jersey. This standout elementary school has consistently high academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels.
The Gray Charter School boasts an impressive 100% proficiency rate in 8th grade ELA and 88.2% proficiency in 8th grade Math, far exceeding the state averages of 55.3% and 17.8%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 34.3% African American and 62.5% Hispanic students, reflects the broader community it serves. However, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, with 65.41% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.0% is higher than the state average, its spending per student of $9,242 suggests adequate resources to support its educational programs. The Gray Charter School's academic excellence, coupled with its diverse student body and commitment to serving a population with significant economic challenges, make it a standout institution in the Newark area.
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