Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Central Jersey Arts Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
CJACS FACTS  Opened in September, 2006 with Plainfield as its
district of residence  Enrolls 371 students for the 2011-2012
school year  Offers grades K through 8  Maximum class size of 15
students  Student/teacher ratio is 15:1  School year of 180 days
 School day of 7 hours and 30 minutes with 6 hours and 40 minutes
of instructional time  All classroom teachers and professional
support staff are appropriately certified in New Jersey  Managed
by a board of trustees  Located at 1225 South Avenue in
Plainfield, NJ Mission Statement The mission of The Central Jersey
Arts Charter School is to instill in the children of Plainfield a
desire to learn and grow academically and socially. The Arts will
be used as a vehicle to inspire children and the avenue with which
they will be able to incorporate and synthesize the material
learned to manage situations both in and out of the classroom.
Literacy and Language Arts along with the other Core Curriculum
Content Standards will provide the basis for a strong academic
base. An active dynamic arts program and character education
emphasizing individual and community responsibility will provide a
strong, positive background necessary to make appropriate life
choices in the future. The emphasis on academic achievement will
provide the tools, skills and knowledge the learners will need to
perform above the state averages on Statewide Assessment Program
tests and to achieve exemplary grades in all subject matter areas
that will give them access to the high school of their choice and
to follow any avenue for higher education that they should choose.
For more information, contact the school at (908) 753-0030.
www.cjacsdevelopment.org www.cjacsarts.org Ms. Coney, Founder &
Lead Person Ms. Gerald, Acting Principal
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Central Jersey Arts Charter School?
403 students attend Central Jersey Arts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Central Jersey Arts Charter School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Jersey Arts Charter School?
Central Jersey Arts Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Jersey Arts Charter School offer ?
Central Jersey Arts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Central Jersey Arts Charter School part of?
Central Jersey Arts Charter School is part of Central Jersey Arts Charter School District.
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The nearest high school and middle school to Central Jersey Arts Charter School is Union County Teams Charter School (0.6 miles away)
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