Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities's student population of 434 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities 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 Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities is 0.37, 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
#1798 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
76%
34%
Black
23%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities's ranking?
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities is ranked #1798 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities often compared to?
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanitiesis often viewed alongside schools like International Charter School, Princeton Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities?
434 students attend Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities?
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities offer ?
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities part of?
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities is part of Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities School District.
In what neighborhood is Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities located?
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities is located in the Top Road neighborhood of Trenton, NJ.
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