Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Paulo Freire 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
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 9-12
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
87%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paulo Freire 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paulo Freire Charter School?
The graduation rate of Paulo Freire Charter School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 90%.
How many students attend Paulo Freire Charter School?
267 students attend Paulo Freire Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Paulo Freire Charter School students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paulo Freire Charter School?
Paulo Freire Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paulo Freire Charter School offer ?
Paulo Freire Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Paulo Freire Charter School part of?
Paulo Freire Charter School is part of Paulo Freire Charter School District.
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