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Liberty Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)

211 Sherman Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07307
Liberty Academy Charter School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(12-13)
25-29%
75%
(12-13)
25-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
57%
34%
Black
37%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Liberty Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Liberty Academy Charter School?
257 students attend Liberty Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Liberty Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Academy Charter School?
Liberty Academy Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Liberty Academy Charter School offer ?
Liberty Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Liberty Academy Charter School part of?
Liberty Academy Charter School is part of Liberty Academy Charter School District.

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