Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Ethical Community 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Ethical Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Ethical Community Charter School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Ethical Community Charter 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 The Ethical Community Charter School is 0.75, 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
#1169 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
11%
15%
White
27%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ethical Community Charter School's ranking?
The Ethical Community Charter School is ranked #1169 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend The Ethical Community Charter School?
380 students attend The Ethical Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of The Ethical Community Charter School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Ethical Community Charter School?
The Ethical Community Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Ethical Community Charter School offer ?
The Ethical Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Ethical Community Charter School part of?
The Ethical Community Charter School is part of The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct School District.
In what neighborhood is The Ethical Community Charter School located?
The Ethical 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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