New Horizons Community Charter School

Summary:

New Horizons Community Charter School is an elementary school located in Newark, New Jersey, serving 381 students from kindergarten to 8th grade in a predominantly African American and Hispanic community.

The school consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools, with very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly below the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 18.2% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 42%. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.7% to 41.6% in recent years, and over 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, the nearby Newark Public School District schools and other charter schools in the area, such as Philip's Academy Charter School, also struggle with similarly low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism.

The data analysis suggests that the educational challenges faced by New Horizons Community Charter School and the surrounding schools are systemic, with a need for a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to address the low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the struggles. While the school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low compared to nearby public schools, the comparison to the higher-performing Philip's Academy Charter School indicates that alternative educational models and approaches may be more effective in improving student outcomes in this area of Newark.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 45 59 Hayes Street
       Newark, NJ  07103


(973) 848-0400

District: New Horizons Community Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1213th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,066 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  381

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.6%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Compare Details New Horizons Community Charter School ranks worse than 90.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details New Horizons Community Charter School ranks worse than 85.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.6%), Hispanic (17.8%), American Indian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Horizons Community Charter School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Horizons Community Charter School is $12,066.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

New Horizons Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Horizons Community Charter School 1213th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See New Horizons Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Horizons Community Charter School 640th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See New Horizons Community Charter School in the ranking list.)

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New Horizons Community Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks New Horizons Community Charter School 585th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Horizons Community Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.43 1135th 1204 5.7%
2004 0.74 1278th 1298 1.5%
2005 6.21 1223rd 1303 6.1%
2006 7.41 1208th 1314 8.1%
2007 12.39 1197th 1329 9.9%
2008 20.93 1142nd 1338 14.6%
2009 11.57 1210th 1346 10.1%
2010 24.99 1115th 1354 17.7%
2011 33.68 1025th 1360 24.6%
2012 22.13 1132nd 1363 16.9%
2013 36.03 990th 1367 27.6%
2014 37.18 982nd 1363 28.0%
2015 29.26 983rd 1357 27.6%
2016 29.42 995th 1346 26.1%
2017 14.75 1160th 1352 14.2%
2018 18.35 1136th 1353 16.0%
2019 11.21 1228th 1360 9.7%
2022 14.11 1173rd 1345 12.8%
2023 11.54 1213th 1342 9.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.56 622nd 942 34.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.07 1113th 1333 16.5%
2019 9.88 1208th 1331 9.2%
2022 13.93 1144th 1326 13.7%
2023 11.64 1176th 1318 10.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.73 1107th 1334 17.0%
2019 14.80 1147th 1335 14.1%
2022 16.67 1090th 1324 17.7%
2023 13.58 1139th 1315 13.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.46 216th 517 58.2%
2019 39.62 326th 522 37.5%
2022 39.64 299th 494 39.5%
2023 31.22 335th 463 27.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.58 765th 870 12.1%
2019 35.51 577th 899 35.8%
2022 36.70 581st 953 39.0%
2023 33.06 647th 982 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for New Horizons Community Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.31 649th 745 12.9%
2021 23.99 480th 652 26.4%
2022 12.64 679th 745 8.9%
2023 15.82 640th 748 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.40 281st 467 39.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.38 599th 680 11.9%
2019 11.22 622nd 703 11.5%
2021 30.39 419th 625 33.0%
2022 11.75 673rd 726 7.3%
2023 15.40 625th 720 13.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.72 597th 675 11.6%
2019 15.16 599th 697 14.1%
2021 20.60 482nd 635 24.1%
2022 15.90 622nd 730 14.8%
2023 18.95 588th 718 18.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.78 197th 326 39.6%
2019 35.30 220th 326 32.5%
2021 54.31 99th 291 66.0%
2022 29.74 272nd 356 23.6%
2023 34.38 241st 361 33.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at New Horizons Community Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.03 408th 524 22.1%
2023 32.27 397th 587 32.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, August 11, 2019

Open Quote Horrible experience at this school. The Superintendent runs this as her private business. Teachers complain to us parents all the time about her, teaching is almost nonexistent in some classes. Pulled my kids out for this coming fall and they themselves are extremely happy to no longer be going back to what they call a bad school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Horizons Community Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 0 440 0 57 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 27 440 2 29 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 0 469 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2003 0 469 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2004 0 467 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 1 481 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2006 0 520 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 1 566 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2008 0 444 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2009 0 431 0 29 0 0 0 0 460
2010 2 435 1 37 0 0 0 0 475
2011 1 406 0 34 0 0 0 0 441
2012 2 429 0 26 0 0 0 0 457
2013 1 414 0 31 0 0 0 0 446
2014 2 424 0 31 0 0 1 0 458
2015 2 455 0 22 0 0 0 0 479
2016 2 405 0 29 0 0 0 0 436
2017 1 428 0 52 0 0 0 0 481
2018 0 532 0 63 0 0 0 0 595
2019 0 588 0 91 0 0 0 0 679
2020 0 485 0 62 0 0 0 0 547
2021 0 394 0 54 2 0 0 0 450
2022 0 352 0 61 2 0 0 0 415
2023 0 311 1 68 1 0 0 0 381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at New Horizons Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 500 22.0 22.7 83
2001 500 1.2 416.7 73.4
2002 490 29.0 16.9 89
2003 490 29.0 16.9 89
2004 492 35.0 14.1 84.6
2005 504 32.0 15.8 n/a
2006 543 33.0 16.5 84.2
2007 587 32.0 18.3 48.2
2008 469 31.0 15.1 79.7
2009 460 34.0 10.0 95.2
2010 475 26.0 18.2 91.8
2011 441 29.0 15.2 89.1
2012 457 33.0 13.8 92.8
2013 446 41.0 10.8 94.6
2014 458 33.0 13.8 95.9
2015 479 35.0 13.6 92.9
2016 436 30.0 14.5 95.2
2017 481 34.0 14.1 97.7
2018 595 44.0 13.5 95
2019 679 53.0 12.8 97.1
2020 547 45.0 12.1 95.8
2021 450 36.5 12.3 95.8
2022 415 30.0 13.8 95.7
2023 381 25.0 15.2 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio New Horizons Community Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 500 22.0 22.7 83
2001 500 1.2 416.7 73.4
2002 490 29.0 16.9 89
2003 490 29.0 16.9 89
2004 492 35.0 14.1 84.6
2005 504 32.0 15.8 n/a
2006 543 33.0 16.5 84.2
2007 587 32.0 18.3 48.2
2008 469 31.0 15.1 79.7
2009 460 34.0 10.0 95.2
2010 475 26.0 18.2 91.8
2011 441 29.0 15.2 89.1
2012 457 33.0 13.8 92.8
2013 446 41.0 10.8 94.6
2014 458 33.0 13.8 95.9
2015 479 35.0 13.6 92.9
2016 436 30.0 14.5 95.2
2017 481 34.0 14.1 97.7
2018 595 44.0 13.5 95
2019 679 53.0 12.8 97.1
2020 547 45.0 12.1 95.8
2021 450 36.5 12.3 95.8
2022 415 30.0 13.8 95.7
2023 381 25.0 15.2 93.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for New Horizons Community Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $904 (7.5%) $11,162 (92.5%) $12,066

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Horizons Community Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1228th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1213th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 649th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 640th of 748 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)22.818.2
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)22.818.2
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)32.915.2
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)32.915.2
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)29.725.5
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)29.725.5
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)21.69.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)21.69.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)29.69.5
 20.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)29.69.5
 20.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)21.17.1
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)21.17.1
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)3228.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)3228.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)13.36
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)13.36
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)3728.9
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)3728.9
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)15.17.7
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)15.17.7
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)25.733.4
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Horizons Community Charter School)25.733.4
 7.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)10.86.3
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Horizons Community Charter School)10.86.3
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students679381
 43.9%
African American588311
 47.1%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic9168
 25.3%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.1%93.7%
 3.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended New Horizons Community Charter School.

New Horizons Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at New Horizons Community Charter School are 82% African American, 18% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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