Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newark Legacy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
26%
Black
(15-16)95%
16%
White
(15-16)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Newark Legacy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NJ state average).
How many students attend Newark Legacy Charter School?
642 students attend Newark Legacy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Newark Legacy Charter School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newark Legacy Charter School?
Newark Legacy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newark Legacy Charter School offer ?
Newark Legacy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Newark Legacy Charter School part of?
Newark Legacy Charter School is part of Newark Legacy Charter School District.
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