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University Heights Charter School

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Public, Charter

 74 Hartford Street
       Newark, NJ  07103

(973) 623-1965

District: University Heights Charter School


Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.1%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Asian:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.5% Help


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Compare Details University Heights Charter School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.07. (See more...)
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Rank History for University Heights Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 0.57 1328th 1338 0.7%
2009 3.10 1305th 1346 3.0%
2010 36.33 1000th 1354 26.1%
2011 52.40 812th 1360 40.3%
2012 56.80 727th 1363 46.7%
2013 22.61 1123rd 1367 17.8%
2014 23.82 1111th 1363 18.5%
2015 26.53 1015th 1357 25.2%
2016 18.51 1126th 1346 16.3%
2017 24.41 1050th 1352 22.3%
2018 11.12 1208th 1353 10.7%
2019 5.94 1295th 1360 4.8%
2021 17.15 1078th 1317 18.1%
2022 11.07 1222nd 1345 9.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.23 798th 1001 20.3%
2021 24.32 655th 868 24.5%
2022 27.82 640th 949 32.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 735th 942 22.0%
2021 53.61 306th 839 63.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.39 1185th 1333 11.1%
2019 5.41 1269th 1331 4.7%
2021 18.76 1062nd 1290 17.7%
2022 11.12 1190th 1326 10.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.43 1177th 1334 11.8%
2019 8.69 1228th 1335 8.0%
2021 17.49 1051st 1297 19.0%
2022 13.07 1166th 1324 11.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.51 298th 517 42.4%
2019 21.89 453rd 522 13.2%
2021 45.94 225th 456 50.7%
2022 29.47 369th 494 25.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 608th 870 30.1%
2019 25.94 672nd 899 25.3%
2021 35.44 585th 896 34.7%
2022 26.05 708th 953 25.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for University Heights Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 28.18 537th 717 25.1%
2015 30.89 496th 713 30.4%
2016 27.60 531st 713 25.5%
2017 29.78 506th 712 28.9%
2018 15.37 611th 716 14.7%
2019 12.50 648th 745 13.0%
2021 16.32 542nd 652 16.9%
2022 12.60 680th 745 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.56 360th 467 22.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.00 549th 680 19.3%
2019 14.04 602nd 703 14.4%
2021 17.50 523rd 625 16.3%
2022 12.62 663rd 726 8.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.96 603rd 675 10.7%
2019 14.33 605th 697 13.2%
2021 19.14 494th 635 22.2%
2022 14.29 640th 730 12.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.98 164th 326 49.7%
2019 37.76 206th 326 36.8%
2021 39.35 173rd 291 40.5%
2022 26.98 286th 356 19.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at University Heights Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.64 352nd 504 30.2%
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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
Friday, June 19, 2009

Open Quote Thumbs up to Ms. Nelms,she did an awesome job turning this school around, before she came, Ms. Woodson had this school in terrible turmoil and the students were out of control, since Ms.Nelms came on board the school made a 360, I'm going to miss UHCS,its one of Newarks finest, and the staff is excellent! Big ups to Ms. Adi-Darko one of UHCS finest.Job well done Ms.Nelms!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for University Heights Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 0 112 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 114
2008 0 227 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2009 0 208 0 9 0 1 0 0 218
2010 0 179 2 11 0 0 7 0 199
2011 0 190 0 30 1 0 0 0 221
2012 0 254 0 33 1 0 0 0 288
2013 1 293 0 40 0 1 0 0 335
2014 1 402 0 53 0 0 1 0 457
2015 0 476 1 69 0 0 1 0 547
2016 0 569 1 86 0 0 2 0 658
2017 0 608 1 84 0 0 3 0 696
2018 0 751 0 128 0 0 3 0 882
2019 0 811 0 158 0 0 1 0 970
2020 0 747 1 146 0 0 1 0 895
2021 0 724 1 133 0 0 0 0 858
2022 0 564 1 114 0 0 0 0 679

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 University Heights Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 114 22.0 5.2 67.5
2008 240 14.0 17.1 65.4
2009 218 19.0 11.5 78.9
2010 199 20.0 9.9 79.4
2011 221 21.0 10.5 88.7
2012 288 24.0 12.0 90.6
2013 335 30.0 11.1 85.1
2014 457 55.0 8.3 95.6
2015 547 55.0 9.9 86.8
2016 658 47.0 14.0 92.2
2017 696 43.0 16.1 79.3
2018 882 67.0 13.1 76.1
2019 970 57.0 17.0 62
2020 895 49.0 18.2 99.7
2021 858 59.0 14.5 86.9
2022 679 57.0 11.9 78.5

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 University Heights Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 114 22.0 5.2 67.5
2008 240 14.0 17.1 65.4
2009 218 19.0 11.5 78.9
2010 199 20.0 9.9 79.4
2011 221 21.0 10.5 88.7
2012 288 24.0 12.0 90.6
2013 335 30.0 11.1 85.1
2014 457 55.0 8.3 95.6
2015 547 55.0 9.9 86.8
2016 658 47.0 14.0 92.2
2017 696 43.0 16.1 79.3
2018 882 67.0 13.1 76.1
2019 970 57.0 17.0 62
2020 895 49.0 18.2 99.7
2021 858 59.0 14.5 86.9
2022 679 57.0 11.9 78.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Heights Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (9.0%) $8,607 (91.0%) $9,462

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

Impact of COVID-19 on University Heights Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1295th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1222nd of 1345 Elementary schools
 4.4%
Ranks 648th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 680th of 745 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)19.423.4
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)19.423.4
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242.4
 7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)26.87.9
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)26.87.9
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.4
 9.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)16.317.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)16.317.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.449.4
 8%
4th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)20.19.6
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)20.19.6
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5139.4
 11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)15.319.2
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)15.319.2
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.949.6
 8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)11.12.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)11.12.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.836
 10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)23.219.2
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)23.219.2
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.147.6
 8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)7.111.8
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)7.111.8
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.631.3
 9.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)32.719.2
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)32.719.2
 13.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.852.7
 10.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)20.45.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)20.45.9
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.134
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)44.217.8
 26.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (University Heights Charter School)44.217.8
 26.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.951.4
 11.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)11.62.2
 9.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (University Heights Charter School)11.62.2
 9.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.315.4
 13.9%




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In the 2021-22 school year, 679 students attended University Heights Charter School.

Students at University Heights Charter School are 83% African American, 17% Hispanic.


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