Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Village 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Village Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Village Charter School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
It takes an entire village to raise a child - West Africa
School Rankings
The Village Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Village 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1580 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Village Charter School's ranking?
The Village Charter School is ranked #1580 out of 2,184 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend The Village Charter School?
361 students attend The Village Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of The Village Charter School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Village Charter School?
The Village Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Village Charter School offer ?
The Village Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Village Charter School part of?
The Village Charter School is part of The Village Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is The Village Charter School located?
The Village Charter School is located in the Hiltonia neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Hiltonia.
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