Summary:
The 07102 zip code of Newark, New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: The Gray Charter School and Newark Educators Community Charter School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and operate within the Gray Charter School and Newark Educators Community Charter School districts.
The Gray Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 49th out of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. The school's test scores significantly exceed state averages, with 96.2% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 57%. In contrast, Newark Educators Community Charter School is a lower-performing school, ranking 893rd out of 1,347 and maintaining a 2- or 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While both schools serve a student population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, The Gray Charter School is able to achieve much higher academic performance. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may play a significant role in student outcomes. The data highlights the importance of considering multiple factors when evaluating the quality of an educational institution and the potential for charter schools to provide quality education, despite the variability in performance among them.
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