Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities

Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 3-8 in Trenton, New Jersey, with a total enrollment of 432 students. The school faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, high poverty levels, and attendance issues that require a multifaceted approach to address.

The school has a student population that is overwhelmingly minority, with 98.61% of students identifying as non-White, which is in stark contrast to the state's overall student demographics. Across all grade levels and subject areas, the school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are well below the state averages, suggesting systemic challenges in providing a high-quality education. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,952, which is higher than the state average, the academic outcomes remain poor, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance.

With nearly 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may be a contributing factor to the academic struggles. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3% suggests that student engagement and attendance are areas that need to be addressed to support academic success. Addressing these systemic problems will require strategies to improve equity, student engagement, and overall educational quality at Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities within the Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities district.