Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Charles P. Defuccio 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 is 14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is ranked #1764 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
307 students attend Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School offer ?
Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School part of?
The school gets minimum funding and let's not forget the roaches, there are a few all star teachers but they need a new principal and half the staff are stuck in the 90s and the education shows. They give answers on tests and push kids through. The area is up and coming but ps 39 has NOT EVOLVED. It's a sad low income under-funded neighbor school with no future if Hudson county don't save it. These kids are failing on a grand level and Hudson county is pushing them under the rug!!! Its sad when u watch students leave for other schools in the area because this school right outside is so bad. Someone should do something or none of these kids will graduate here let alone college.
- Posted by Parent - M. E.
511/15/2012
yesss its an amazing school to go to an there are amazing teachers there that know how to do there job well love PS: 39
i''m a student there
- Posted by Student/Alumni - chime
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 307 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
