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Jersey City Community Charter School vs. Rafael Cordero Y Molina

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School Overview

School
Jersey City Community Charter School
128 Danforth Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07305
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
158 Erie St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Rafael Cordero Y Molina ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jersey City 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 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 18:1 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rafael Cordero Y Molina ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
571 students
770 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jersey City Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rafael Cordero Y Molina over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jersey City Community Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rafael Cordero Y Molina.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
76 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jersey City Community Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rafael Cordero Y Molina over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jersey City Community Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero Y Molina with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jersey City Public Schools and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1801 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#1083 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jersey City Community Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rafael Cordero Y Molina, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
33%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey City Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rafael Cordero Y Molina who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey City Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rafael Cordero Y Molina who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jersey City Community Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rafael Cordero Y Molina who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jersey City Community Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rafael Cordero Y Molina by grade.
Pre-K Students
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192
Kindergarten Students
65
89
Grade 1 Students
65
69
Grade 2 Students
66
65
Grade 3 Students
63
65
Grade 4 Students
63
74
Grade 5 Students
64
57
Grade 6 Students
59
47
Grade 7 Students
59
59
Grade 8 Students
67
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jersey City Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rafael Cordero Y Molina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jersey City Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rafael Cordero Y Molina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
65%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jersey City Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rafael Cordero Y Molina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jersey City Community Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rafael Cordero Y Molina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rafael Cordero Y Molina, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jersey City Public Schools and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jersey City Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rafael Cordero Y Molina, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jersey City Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rafael Cordero Y Molina, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jersey City Community Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey City Community Charter School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rafael Cordero Y Molina, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jersey City Public Schools and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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