Newark Educators Community Charter School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

12 Fulton St
Newark, NJ 07102

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Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Newark Educators 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 is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 142 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
: Bottom 50% in NJ
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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Newark Educators Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Newark Educators Community Charter School's student population of 142 students has declined by 45% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Newark Educators Community Charter School
Pre-K	46
Kind	22
1	19
2	22
3	15
4	18

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Total Students

142 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2025)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School
2025	142
2024	175
2023	175
2022	237
2021	260
2020	265
2019	299
2018	296
2017	296
2016	302
2015	314
2014	277
2013	278
2012	276
2011	243

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Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2025)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School
2025	12
2024	14
2023	14
2022	9
2021	18
2020	18
2019	10
2018	15
2017	15
2016	22
2015	25
2014	26
2013	29
2012	23
2011	22

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School Motto

Together We Making a Difference

School Rankings

Newark Educators Community Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Newark Educators Community Charter School is 0.42, 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.

This School

State Level (NJ)

#1569 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School
2023	#1569
2022	#1964
2021	#2096
2019	#1921
2018	#1863
2017	#1809
2016	#1954
2015	#1990
2014	#1934
2013	#1776
2012	#2044

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30-39%

38%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2023	34%	38%	35%
2022	7%	36%	7%
2021	5%	26%	5%
2019	27%	44%	27%
2018	27%	42%	27%
2017	27%	41%	27%
2016	17%	40%	17%
2015	12%	36%	12%
2014	57%	75%	57%
2013	67%	75%	67%
2012	52%	75%	52%

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25-29%

49%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2022	27%	49%	27%
2021	12%	47%	12%
2019	27%	57%	27%
2018	32%	55%	27%
2017	32%	53%	32%
2016	27%	50%	27%
2015	22%	47%	22%
2014	47%	69%	47%
2013	52%	69%	52%
2012	37%	69%	37%
2011	32%	69%	32%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2025)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2025	12:1	11:1
2024	13:1	12:1	13:1
2023	13:1	12:1	13:1
2022	26:1	12:1	26:1
2021	14:1	12:1	14:1
2020	15:1	12:1	30:1
2019	30:1	12:1	30:1
2018	20:1	12:1	20:1
2017	20:1	12:1	20:1
2016	14:1	12:1	14:1
2015	13:1	12:1	13:1
2014	11:1	12:1	11:1
2013	10:1	12:1	10:1
2012	12:1	12:1	12:1
2011	11:1	14:1	11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

Hispanic

28%

35%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2024	24%	34%	24%
2023	24%	33%	24%
2022	22%	32%	22%
2021	21%	31%	21%
2019	18%	29%	18%
2018	18%	27%	18%
2017	18%	27%	18%
2016	19%	26%	19%
2015	18%	25%	18%
2014	15%	24%	15%
2013	13%	23%	13%
2012	10%	23%	10%
2011	10%	22%	10%

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Black

71%

14%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2024	74%	14%	74%
2023	74%	15%	74%
2022	77%	15%	77%
2021	79%	15%	79%
2019	80%	15%	80%
2018	80%	16%	80%
2017	80%	16%	80%
2016	78%	16%	78%
2015	81%	16%	81%
2014	83%	16%	83%
2013	86%	16%	86%
2012	89%	16%	89%
2011	89%	16%	89%

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White

n/a

37%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2024	2%	38%	2%
2023	2%	39%	2%
2022	1%	40%	1%
2018	1%	45%	1%
2017	1%	45%	1%
2016	1%	46%	1%
2014	1%	49%	1%
2013	1%	50%	1%
2012	1%	51%	1%
2011	1%	52%	1%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2019)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2019	2%	2%	2%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	2%	2%	2%
2015	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.42

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2010-2025)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2025	0.42	0.72
2024	0.39	0.71	0.39
2023	0.39	0.71	0.39
2022	0.36	0.71	0.36
2021	0.34	0.71	0.34
2019	0.33	0.70	0.33
2018	0.33	0.70	0.33
2017	0.33	0.70	0.33
2016	0.36	0.69	0.36
2015	0.31	0.68	0.31
2014	0.29	0.68	0.29
2013	0.25	0.67	0.25
2012	0.20	0.66	0.20
2011	0.20	0.65	0.20
2010	0.08	0.65	0.08

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

78%

38%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2025)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2025	78%	38%
2024	67%	32%	67%
2023	67%	31%	67%
2022	62%	30%	62%
2021	68%	32%	68%
2020	99%	33%	82%
2019	82%	33%	82%
2018	73%	33%	73%
2017	73%	33%	73%
2016	81%	33%	81%
2015	81%	31%	81%
2014	62%	32%	62%
2013	82%	31%	82%
2012	78%	29%	78%
2011	71%	27%	71%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2025)
Year	Newark Educators Community Charter School	New Jersey	Newark Educators Community Charter School District
2025	3%	5%
2024	4%	6%	4%
2023	4%	5%	4%
2022	3%	4%	3%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2019	9%	5%	9%
2018	10%	5%	10%
2017	10%	5%	10%
2016	9%	5%	9%
2015	10%	5%	10%
2014	11%	5%	11%
2013	9%	6%	9%
2012	14%	6%	14%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newark Educators Community Charter School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Notes

Newark Educators' Community Charter School is a rigorous learning community that supports students' academic, social and personal growth. We envision our students to be critical thinkers who achieve a solid foundation of skills and knowledge. We actively promote the tolerance and appreciation of human diversity through school-wide programs. Our staff works with every student to develop the confidence to confront challenges as a foundation for personal and academic success in high school and beyond.
Our Core Values areanchored in D.R.E.A.M.S. (Determination, Respect, Excellence, Achievement, Motivation, Service)

Including all students
- We believe that every child has the right to a bright future. Our flexible learning environment allows for the needs of each child to be considered. We set our benchmarks high and work hard to ensure that every student reaches their full potential.
Creating a dynamic and experiential learning environment
- Our responsive approach turns the classroom into an interactive object and engages students based on their interests. Our curriculum goes beyond the basics to include specialized programs such as science, arts and physical education. We also offer a wellness program to guide students in their choices beyond the classroom.
Preparing students for success in life
- We believe success includes academic and life skills. Core traits include: persistence/tenacity, optimism, socialintelligence/social integration, curiosity, confidence, leadership, integrity and creativity. For us these skills more accurately prepare children with different aspirations and create the foundation for long-term success.
Fostering dedicated teachers and mentors
- One of the things we are most proud of at our School is our committed staff. Our school is founded and led by educators who share and support one another. In addition, our school has a number of specialist teachers who are experts in different fields of study. They help shape new curriculum and provide additional assistance to students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newark Educators Community Charter School's ranking?

Newark Educators Community Charter School is ranked #1569 out of 2,184 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?

30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).

How many students attend Newark Educators Community Charter School?

142 students attend Newark Educators Community Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Newark Educators Community Charter School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Newark Educators Community Charter School?

Newark Educators Community Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Newark Educators Community Charter School offer ?

Newark Educators Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Newark Educators Community Charter School part of?

Newark Educators Community Charter School is part of Newark Educators Community Charter School District.

In what neighborhood is Newark Educators Community Charter School located?

Newark Educators Community Charter School is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Central Ward.