Burch Charter School of Excellence

Burch Charter School of Excellence is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in Irvington, New Jersey. Based on the available data, this school appears to be consistently underperforming compared to other elementary schools in the state, with low rankings and test scores that fall significantly below the state averages.

The school's statewide ranking has been in the bottom 15% of New Jersey elementary schools for the past three years, and its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the NJSLA assessments are well below the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 23.5% of 3rd-grade students at Burch Charter School of Excellence were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.9%. The school also has a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%.

The data suggests that the school may be facing resource constraints, with lower spending per student and a higher student-teacher ratio than the state average. Additionally, the high percentage of students (81.76%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may contribute to the academic challenges. To address these issues, the Burch Charter School of Excellence may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.