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Lady Liberty Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)

746 Sanford Avenue
Newark, NJ 07106
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lady Liberty Academy 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 was 13% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
13%
42%
(17-18)
42%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
11%
Hispanic
5%
34%
Black
95%
14%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lady 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lady Liberty Academy Charter School?
460 students attend Lady Liberty Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lady Liberty Academy Charter School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lady Liberty Academy Charter School?
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lady Liberty Academy Charter School offer ?
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lady Liberty Academy Charter School part of?
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School is part of Lady Liberty Academy Charter School District.

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