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Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

509 Bramhall Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07304
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Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Lena Edwards Academic 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 is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter 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 Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1961 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
83%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School's ranking?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is ranked #1961 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School?
380 students attend Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School offer ?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School part of?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is part of Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School located?
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School is located in the Bergen Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Bergen Lafayette.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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