Summary:
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is the sole school in the Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School District, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 370 students in Jersey City, New Jersey. The district is ranked 582 out of 609 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) consistently falling well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 5.1% to 35.5% in math and 19.5% to 35.5% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 20.7% to 49.8% in math and 44.9% to 57.1% in ELA. This trend of low academic performance has persisted over the past few years, with proficiency rates declining in many grade levels and subject areas.
Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. The school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 77.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $10,336 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.2, the academic performance remains poor, suggesting the need for more effective resource allocation and instructional strategies to address the learning needs of its students.
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