Summary:
East Orange Community Charter School is the only school in the East Orange Community Charter School district, serving students in grades K-4. The school has a predominantly African American student population (94.2%) and faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and limited funding.
Academically, East Orange Community Charter School struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the statewide averages. For example, only 19.6% of 3rd-grade students and 55.9% of 4th-grade students are proficient in ELA, compared to 42% and 51.3% statewide, respectively. In math, the proficiency rates are even lower, at 17.4% for 3rd grade and 11.9% for 4th grade, compared to 45.9% and 44.3% statewide.
The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with 14.8% of students missing 10% or more of the school year. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $7,509 is lower than the state average, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Overall, East Orange Community Charter School is ranked 1,048 out of 1,342 elementary schools in New Jersey, with a 1-star rating, indicating a need for significant improvement to better serve its students.
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