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Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

909 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,012 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Great Oaks Legacy 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,012 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (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

Great Oaks Legacy 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
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School's student population of 2,012 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
2,012 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
101 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
Great Oaks Legacy 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 Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is 0.11, 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)
#1537 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Great Oaks Legacy 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.
40%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Great Oaks Legacy 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.
8%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Great Oaks Legacy 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
20:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
94%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Great Oaks Legacy 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Great Oaks Legacy Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart displays graduation rate of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Great Oaks Legacy 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
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Great Oaks Legacy Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Great Oaks Legacy Charter School's ranking?
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is ranked #1537 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Great Oaks Legacy Charter School often compared to?
Great Oaks Legacy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Charter School, North Star Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Great Oaks Legacy Charter School?
2,012 students attend Great Oaks Legacy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School?
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offer ?
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Great Oaks Legacy Charter School part of?
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is part of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Oaks Legacy Charter School located?
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is located in the Central Ward neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in Central Ward.

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5   12/8/2023
my kids enjoy it..
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,012 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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