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Link Community Charter School

23 Pennsyvania Ave
Newark, NJ 07114
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Link Community 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (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

Link Community 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
Link Community Charter School's student population of 339 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
339 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 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
Link Community 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 Link Community Charter School is 0.15, 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)
#1686 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Link Community Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Link Community 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.
45%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Link Community 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 Link Community 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
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Link Community Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
92%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Link Community 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%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Link Community Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Link Community Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Link Community 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
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Link Community 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 Link Community Charter School's ranking?
Link Community Charter School is ranked #1686 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Link Community Charter School often compared to?
Link Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Oaks Legacy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Link Community Charter School?
339 students attend Link Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Link Community Charter School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Link Community Charter School?
Link Community Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Link Community Charter School offer ?
Link Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Link Community Charter School part of?
Link Community Charter School is part of Link Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Link Community Charter School located?
Link Community Charter School is located in the South Broad Street neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in South Broad Street.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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