Summary:
Jersey City Global Charter School is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in the Jersey City Global Charter School District, which is ranked 71 out of 609 districts in New Jersey and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 433 students, Jersey City Global Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 20% of New Jersey elementary schools.
The school's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher test scores on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessments) compared to the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 96.2% of 4th graders at Jersey City Global Charter School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.6%. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well above average compared to other schools in the state.
While the school's academic performance is impressive, it faces some challenges, such as a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9% in the 2023-2024 school year and a relatively high proportion of students (27.48%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the same year. However, the school's efficient resource allocation, with spending per student below the state average, suggests it is able to achieve these high academic outcomes with relatively limited resources.
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