Serving 649 students in grades 3-5, General Charles G. Harker School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
General Charles G. Harker School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
General Charles G. Harker School's student population of 649 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
General Charles G. Harker School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General Charles G. Harker School is 0.55, 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
#642 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
13%
15%
White
65%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is General Charles G. Harker School's ranking?
General Charles G. Harker School is ranked #642 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are General Charles G. Harker School often compared to?
General Charles G. Harker Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor Charles C. Stratton, Logan Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend General Charles G. Harker School?
649 students attend General Charles G. Harker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of General Charles G. Harker School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General Charles G. Harker School?
General Charles G. Harker School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does General Charles G. Harker School offer ?
General Charles G. Harker School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is General Charles G. Harker School part of?
General Charles G. Harker School is part of Swedesboro-Woolwich School District.
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