The Village Charter School

The Village Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the The Village Charter School District, located in Trenton, New Jersey. With a student population of 359, the school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism rate, and a student population that is predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged.

The Village Charter School has a student population that is 92.48% African American, 5.85% Hispanic, and 1.67% White. The school's performance on the NJSLA assessments is consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 20.5% to 52.5% in English Language Arts and 10.5% to 25% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 33.9% is significantly higher than the state average, indicating a significant challenge in student engagement and attendance.

The school's socioeconomic challenges are further highlighted by the fact that 62.67% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's student-teacher ratio of 12.8 is lower than the state average, the school's spending per student of $10,151 raises questions about the effective allocation of resources to address the academic and social-emotional needs of the students. Overall, the data suggests that the Village Charter School faces significant challenges that require a comprehensive approach to support the students and the community it serves.