Summary:
The International Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-5 in the International Charter School of Trenton district in Trenton, New Jersey. With a total enrollment of 109 students, the school faces significant challenges in academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors.
The school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA exam results, is a major concern. While 3rd-grade students performed better than the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, 4th and 5th-grade students struggled significantly, with proficiency rates well below the state average. The school's 5th-grade students also performed poorly on the NJSLA-S science exam. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the resources do not appear to be effectively allocated or utilized to support student success. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 92.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's leadership and the district should prioritize developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to address these issues and provide a high-quality education for all students.
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