Serving 1,070 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Foundation 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 is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,070 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foundation Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Foundation Charter School's student population of 1,070 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,070 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foundation Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foundation Charter School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
44%
32%
Black
54%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation Charter School's ranking?
Foundation Charter School is ranked #1540 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Foundation Charter School often compared to?
Foundation Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chartertech High School For The Performing Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foundation Charter School?
The graduation rate of Foundation Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Foundation Charter School?
1,070 students attend Foundation Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Foundation Charter School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foundation Charter School?
Foundation Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Foundation Charter School offer ?
Foundation Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Foundation Charter School part of?
Foundation Charter School is part of Foundation Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Foundation Charter School located?
Foundation Charter School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
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