Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Philip's 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philip's Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Philip's Charter School's student population of 575 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philip's 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 Philip's Charter School is 0.22, 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
#1155 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
88%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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 Philip's Charter School's ranking?
Philip's Charter School is ranked #1155 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Philip's Charter School often compared to?
Philip's Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Charter School, The Gray Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Philip's Charter School?
575 students attend Philip's Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Philip's Charter School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip's Charter School?
Philip's Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip's Charter School offer ?
Philip's Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Philip's Charter School part of?
Philip's Charter School is part of Phillip's Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Philip's Charter School located?
Philip's Charter School is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in University Heights.
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