Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Learning Community Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Learning Community Charter School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Learning Community Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Learning Community Charter School is 0.76, which is more 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
#388 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
15%
15%
White
27%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Learning Community Charter School's ranking?
Learning Community Charter School is ranked #388 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Learning Community Charter School often compared to?
Learning Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beloved Community Charter School, Cornelia F. Bradford School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Learning Community Charter School?
637 students attend Learning Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Learning Community Charter School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Community Charter School?
Learning Community Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Learning Community Charter School offer ?
Learning Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Learning Community Charter School part of?
Learning Community Charter School is part of The Learning Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Learning Community Charter School located?
Learning Community Charter School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in West Side.
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