The Institute For Excellence Charter School serves 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)58%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
5%
34%
Black
61%
14%
White
30%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Institute For Excellence 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend The Institute For Excellence Charter School?
463 students attend The Institute For Excellence Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of The Institute For Excellence Charter School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Institute For Excellence Charter School?
The Institute For Excellence Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Institute For Excellence Charter School offer ?
The Institute For Excellence Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Institute For Excellence Charter School part of?
The Institute For Excellence Charter School is part of The Institute For Excellence Charter School District.
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