Serving 585 students in grades 6-12, Trenton Stem-to-civics 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Trenton Stem-to-civics 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 Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is 0.50, 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
#2139 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
33%
33%
Black
63%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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 Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School's ranking?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is ranked #2139 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School?
The graduation rate of Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School?
585 students attend Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School offer ?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School part of?
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School is part of Trenton STEM-To-Civics Charter School District.
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