Summary:
The Ethical Community Charter School is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-8 in the Ethical Community Charter School School District. With 351 students, the school is ranked 809 out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in the areas of mathematics and science. Proficiency rates in these subjects range from just 5.9% to 41.9% across grades 3-8, with the lowest performance in 8th grade. English Language Arts proficiency is also a concern, with rates ranging from 33.3% to 56.8% across the upper grades. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Socioeconomic factors also appear to be a challenge, as over 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's performance is generally below the district and state averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure they are prepared for future success.
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