Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles E. Trefurt 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 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles E. Trefurt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles E. Trefurt School's student population of 648 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles E. Trefurt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles E. Trefurt School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1623 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
78%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles E. Trefurt School's ranking?
Charles E. Trefurt School is ranked #1623 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Charles E. Trefurt School often compared to?
Charles E. Trefurt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe School, Nicolaus Copernicus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Charles E. Trefurt School?
648 students attend Charles E. Trefurt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Charles E. Trefurt School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles E. Trefurt School?
Charles E. Trefurt School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles E. Trefurt School offer ?
Charles E. Trefurt School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles E. Trefurt School part of?
Charles E. Trefurt School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles E. Trefurt School located?
Charles E. Trefurt School is located in the The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 7 other public schools located in The Heights.
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