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LCCS aims to develop students who possess the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to positively impact their community.

Vision:

At LCCS, 100% of our students will demonstrate acquisition of social-emotional and academic skills through an annual capstone action project to positively impact their community.

Core Values:

The school's core values are encapsulated in the acronym CIRCLE, representing:

Community: Fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support.

Independence: Encouraging self-reliance and personal responsibility.

Respect: Valuing oneself and others, embracing diversity.

Courage: Facing challenges with confidence and resilience.

Leadership: Guiding others positively and leading by example.

Effort: Demonstrating dedication and hard work in all endeavors.

Student Demographics:

Total Enrollment: 630 students

Gender Distribution: 50% female, 50% male

Ethnic Composition:

Asian: 31.6%

White: 26.8%

Hispanic: 21.5%

African American: 15.1%

Multiracial: 4.4%

Pacific Islander: 0.6%

Economic Indicators:

Economically Disadvantaged Students: 29% of students are considered economically disadvantaged.

Free or Reduced-Price Lunch: Approximately 29.5% of students receive free or discounted lunch.

Languages Spoken at Home:

LCCS boasts a linguistically diverse community, with families speaking over 28 different languages. c

Academic Performance:

Math Proficiency: 54% of students are at least proficient in math.

Reading Proficiency: 76% of students are at least proficient in reading.

Student-Teacher Ratio:

The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1, with 47 full-time equivalent classroom teachers.

District Context:

LCCS operates within the Jersey City Public Schools district, which serves a total of 26,293 students across 39 schools.

Congressional District:

LCCS is located in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District.

LCCS Fast Facts - Learning Community Charter School

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Maria L Varisco - Rogers Charter School

580 Students

Newark, NJ

Ethnic Composition:

94% of students are Latino

6% of students are Black

Languages spoke at home:

Spanish

English

Average household income:

80% Students come from low-income families

$48,416

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch:

80% free or reduced lunch

Congressional distric is school located:

Independent charter district

Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School

Newark, NJ

Issues of greatest importance:

Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New Jersey with the same grade levels.

Another common issue is space. Building and classrooms are very small in comparison to the amount of students. There are students that have no desks due to lack of space.

Unprofessional Admin + Uncertified teachers

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Rylee Waldron

Dr. Jack

EDU485

Bayonne High School

Bayonne, NJ

07002

Students enrolled: 2,478

Student to teacher ratio: 11:1

Ethnic Composition:

Hispanic or Latino: 41%

White: 39%

Black: 10%

Asian/Pacific Islander: 7%

Languages Spoken at Home: There was minimal credible information online regarding the languages spoken at home by students. On the registration section of the Bayonne Board of Education website, there is a survey offered in several languages. One can assume that these are some of the languages that are commonly spoken at home by students. Here are the languages offered:

Arabic

Chinese

Danish

English

French

Greek

Haitian Creole

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Polish

Portugese

Russian

Spanish

Swahili

Average household income: Data regarding average household income for BHS specifically, but the average household income for residents of the city of Bayonne is $73,669. https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US3403580-bayonne-nj/

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch: 50%

Congressional District: 8th Congressional District

Issues of greatest importance:

Chronic absenteeism

Low performance on state testing

Violence in schools

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Census data for Bayonne, NJ (pop. 70,303), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.

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Anna Trachsler

Dr. Jack

EDU 485

Abraham Lincoln High School - Jersey City, New Jersey

877 Students enrolled - 13.9:1 Student to Teacher Ratio

Ethnic Composition

65% Black

26% Hispanic

4% White

4% Asian/Pacific Islander

1% Biracial

The most commonly reported language spoken at home is English, with a smaller, but noteworthy percentage listing Spanish as the language most commonly spoken at home.

The average household income is $91,286.

60% of students qualify for free or reduced cost lunch. (59% free, 1% reduced)

Lincoln High School is located in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District.

The Jersey City Public Schools has implemented the requirements found in the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR), by complying with all parts of the act in reporting incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB), in promoting awareness about HIB to staff, students, parents, and the community, and in creating and maintaining a positive school climate in our school.

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Raul Velarde

EDU 485

Dr.Jack

Beloved Charter School

508 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

OUR MISSION

The mission of Beloved Community Charter School is to develop values, skills, knowledge, confidence and character in its students that will lead them to care not only about themselves but also about their peers and humankind; will propel them to success at the school, in college, and in their careers; and will help them realize the fulfillment of a socially contributory life.

Our Vision

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of the “Beloved Community” inspires us – and we know that when children develop positive values, high-level skills, inner-strength and confidence, it advances Dr. King’s vision, producing a more caring, prosperous, and happy world for everyone. BelovED is helping our scholars develop and grow so that they can take King’s vision into the future.

The education model at the heart of the Beloved Community Charter School wraps powerful values and character development protocols, rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s concept of the “Beloved Community,” around the most sustainable and scalable best-practices of America’s top-performing charter school operators

Ethnic composition

All Students: Hispanic 31%, Black 29%, White 19%, and Asian or Pacific Islander 17%

Average household income: Low-income household 77%

Which congressional district is your school located in?

Beloved is located in the 8th congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Rob Menendez

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Nezha Essabhi

Dr. Jack

EDU485

Union City High School

2500 Kennedy Blvd., Union City, NJ 07087 Phone: (201) 330-8678 Fax: (201) 330-8736

Ethnic composition

Student Diversity

96.3% Hispanic

1.9% Black

1.4% White

0.5% Asian

<1% Native American

<1%Two or more races

https://www.usnews.com/education/

Average household income

Median Household Income: $52,665

https://www.njmls.com/NJ/HUDSON/UNION%20CITY-community-information

Total students :

Grades 9-12 Enrollment 2,934

Student-Teacher Ratio 17:1

Language spoken at home

I cannot find any data about the language spoken at home ,but the vast majority of the students speak Spanish.

percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch

Total Economically Disadvantaged 83%

Free Lunch Program 71%

Reduced-Price Lunch Program 11%

which congressional district is your school located in?

Union City high school is located in Hudson county ,which is part of new jersey's 8th Congressional District

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/special-report/nj-elections-whos-running-in-the-8th-congressional-district/

what are the issues of the greatest importance?

Academic Performance and College Readiness:

the mission of union city high school is to prepare students to become productive, responsible global citizens of 21st-century society by implanting diverse programs

after school program ,Tutoring ,Career technology Department That it is dedicated to preparing students for 21st-century careers and life by offering a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary curriculum.

Community Engagement and Diversity

Union city high school has a different clubs and activities cover everything from the arts, cultural groups, music, gaming, community service and more.

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-jersey/districts/union-city-school-district/union-city-high-school-1278

https://www.ucboe.us/apps/pages/district/

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Overview of Learning Community Charter School

Learning Community Charter School is a charter school located in Jersey City, NJ, in a large city setting. The student population of Learning Community Charter School is 637 and the school serves PK-8. At Learning Community Charter School, 54% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 76% scored at or above that level for reading.

Mission & Philosophy

LCCS develops students with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to positively impact our community.

At LCCS, we strive for growth, hold one another accountable, and show compassion.

Demographics:
73.2%- Minority Enrollment

26.8%- White

31.6%- Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander

21.5%- Hispanic/Latino

15.1%- Black or African American

4.4%- Two or more races

0.6%- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Languages Spoken at Home

The families apart of LCCS speak over 28 languages, which reflects the diverse community.

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch

About 29% of students are receiving free or reduced school lunches.

Average household income

As the data based on LCCS family income is not public, based on the 29% of students receiving free and reduced school lunch, this indicates that students economically come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Which congressional district is your school located in?

LCCS is located in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District.

What are the issues of the greatest importance?

LCCS focuses on student academics, and their social, and emotional skills that positively impact the community. The school strives for growth, holding one another accountable, and showing compassion. they focus on social-emotional learning in hopes that all students get the resources and opportunities they need to survive in the real world.

https://www.lccsnj.org/about-lccs/who-we-are

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/new-jersey/learning-community-charter-school-203175

https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?ID2=3400035

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Sofia Kanakaki

Dr. Jack

EDU 485

Dr. Walter F. Robinson Community School is part of the Bayonne School District and serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade 8. The school’s address is 95 West 31st Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002, and it is known for its “Robinson Royals” identity. The school is designated as a Title I institution.

Demographics

Ethnic Composition:
According to SchoolDigger data, the student body is roughly:

51% White

32% Hispanic

7% Asian

7% African American

3% Two or more races

Languages Spoken at Home:
Dr. Walter F. Robinson Community School is also the home of the district’s elementary Multilingual Learners (ML) Program. While specific percentages aren’t listed on publicly available profiles, given the 32% Hispanic enrollment and the multilingual program, it is likely that a significant number of students come from Spanish-speaking households—with English and Spanish being the predominant home languages.

Free or Reduced Lunch:
Data from SchoolDigger indicates that approximately 60% of the students receive free or reduced-price lunch schooldigger.com.

Congressional District

Dr. Walter F. Robinson Community School is located is part of New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District.

Key Issues of Greatest Importance:

Chronic Absenteeism:
The school has published a “Chronic Absenteeism Corrective Action Plan”; regular attendance is a significant priority. Addressing absenteeism is seen as critical for ensuring students’ academic progress.

Academic Performance and Support for Multilingual Learners:
With a diverse student population that includes many ML students, there is an ongoing focus on providing equitable, high-quality instruction and support that meets the needs of all learners.

This report draws on data from schooldigger.com, bboed.org, and local community profiles.

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Mariam Banifadel

Dr. Jack

EDU 485

Memorial High School

Address: 5501 Park Ave, West New York, NJ 07093.

Website: https://mhs-1.wnyschools.net/

Ethnic composition: (taken from https://www.greatschools.org/)

·       Hispanic: 96%

·       White: 2%

·       Black :1%

·       Asian or Pacific Islander :1%

·       Two or more races: < 1%

·       Native American: <1%

·       Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: <1%

·       Languages spoken at home: Spanish

https://www.wnyschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1833018&type=d&pREC_ID=1988245

·       Average household income:

At this school, low-income students are graduating at rates below the state average for low-income students.

All students: 83%- 91%

Low-income: 85%- 87% (80% of students)

https://www.greatschools.org/

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (Taken from https://www.publicschoolreview.com/memorial-high-school-profile)

Students are eligible for free lunch: 71%

Students are eligible for a reduced lunch: 10 %

Which congressional district is your school located in?

Memorial High School in West New York, New York is in the 10th congressional district of New York.

What are the issues of the greatest importance?

The district offers a variety of programs, including bilingual education, and special education.

Bilingual education

Aims to help English Language Learners (ELLs) achieve higher levels of cognitive and effective excellence .

Special education

The Department of Special Services can be contacted at (201) 553-4000 Ext. 30604

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Sofia Asali

Dr. Jack

EDU 485

Demographics for Union City High School (UCHS)

Address: 2500 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, NJ 07087

Website: https://uchs.ucboe.us/

Ethnic Composition:

Hispanic or Latino: 96.3%

White: 1.4%

Black: 1.9%

Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-jersey/districts/union-city-school-district/union-city-high-school-12783

Languages Spoken at Home:

There was not any data that specified the kind of languages spoken at home. Based on the ethnic composition and the highest percentage being Hispanic/Latino, one can assume Spanish is the language that most families speak at home.

Average Household Income:

These averages are from Union City, NJ, specific data for UCHS was not available. The average household income is $71, 658. The median household income is $52, 665

https://www.njmls.com/NJ/HUDSON/UNION%20CITY-community-information

Percentage of Students Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch:

Free Lunch: 71%

Reduced Lunch: 11%

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/new-jersey/districts/union-city-school-district/union-city-high-school-12783

Congressional District:

8th Congressional District

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/special-report/nj-elections-whos-running-in-the-8th-congressional-district/

Issues of Greatest Importance:

The issues of greatest importance that are highlighted at Union City High School is to make sure students are assessed and challenged. Students are also expected to be in a space where their culture is respected and they are surrounded by positivity. Union City High School prepares students to be independent and set academic goals for themselves to succeed by supporting them with after school programs to help students.

https://www.ucboe.us/apps/pages/district/mission#:~:text=The%20Union%20City%20School%20District,School%20District's%20commitment%20to%20excellence.

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Heymi Auld Perez

Dr.Jack

EDU 485

Demographics for Jersey City Global Charter School (JCGCS)

Address: 255 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Website: JCGCS.org

Students: K-8

Ethnic composition (Taken from GreatSchools.org)

56% are Asian

31% are Hispanic

7% are Black

5% are White

1% are Native American

1% are two or more races

Less than 1% are Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Languages spoken at home (Taken from JCGCS.org)

JCGCS’ annual report indicates there are 24 multilingual learners who attended the school between 2023-2024. There are no specifics about languages spoken at home but being that there is such a diverse community of students, one can conclude students speak English, languages from Asian countries, or a combination of both. Many students are Indian and may speak some of the many languages spoken in India such as Hindi, Bengali, or Marathi, to name a few. Other students may speak other Asian languages like Vietnamese. Students who are of Hispanic origin may speak Spanish at home. In the school’s website there is a section for ELL students which demonstrates the school’s approach to teaching ELL students and identifying whether a student needs these services.

Average household income(Taken from GreatSchools.org)

27% of students come from low income families

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (Taken from PublicSchoolReview.com)

32% of students are eligible for Free Lunch

6% of students are eligible for Reduced Lunch

Which congressional district is your school located in?(Taken from nces.ed.gov)

JCGCS is in an independent charter district

It is part of Jersey City in Hudson County which is located in the 8th Congressional District

NCES District ID:

3400767

State District ID:

NJ-806093

What are the issues of the greatest importance?(Taken from JCGCS’ annual report)

The school’s mission statement is as follows: “The mission of the Jersey City Global Charter School is to provide students with the skills and exploratory experiences that enable them to reach their fullest potential as independent thinkers and innovative problem solvers. By providing a diversified, comprehensive curriculum that encompasses social and economic entrepreneurship, social justice, equality, ecological sustainability as well peace and harmony between people, we seek to address the unique needs of the students in a changing society.” JCGCS also partakes in a program called Microsociety which has a 100% participation rate for both teachers and students. The program also addresses one of the other missions listed which is to help students become entrepreneurs and  “development of entrepreneurial skills that will lead to improved job opportunities and job opportunities and employment prospects for our youth.”

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Mahba Badrous

Dr. Nadira Jack

Management and Assessment (EDU 485)

February 20, 2025

William L. Dickinson High School: 2 Palisade Ave Jersey City, New Jersey, 07306

Jersey City High School (now Dickinson High School) opened in 1910. The school is known for its architectural design and landmark status.  The school's prominent location is on a hilltop overlooking lower Jersey City, New York Harbor, and the Hudson River.

The school's location at the southern end of the Palisades made it a highly regarded piece of real estate.

After the opening of Lincoln High School in 1913, the city's second high school, Jersey City High School was renamed after the city's Superintendent of Schools, William Dickinson.

It was used for army training during World War I and World War II and began a continuing education program with an evening school.

Today, Dickinson High School, the oldest high school in the Jersey City school district

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 1,856 students

Student: Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Minority Enrollment: 84%

Graduation Rate: 60% (Bottom 50%)

Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%

Math Proficiency: 5% (Bottom 50%)

Ethnic Composition:

American Indian/Alaska Native 0%

Asian/Pacific Islander 20%

Hispanic 46%

Black 16%

White 16%

Two or More Races 0%

Languages spoken at home:

Hispanic Students: 50 %

African American students: 17%

White Students: 16%

Asian Students: 15%

Average household income:

The average household income is about $75, 861. Most families in the area earn around this amount per year.

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch:

Free/Reduced Lunches 64%

Free Lunches 60%

Reduced Lunches 4%

Which congressional district is your school located in?

Falls within the state’s 8th congressional district. This district is represented by congressman Robert Menendez Jr.

What are the issues of the greatest importance?

Cost of living & jobs:

Things like rent, groceries, and bills are expensive.

People need more good paying jobs to afford to live in the area.

There are efforts to bring more businesses and job opportunities to Jersey City.

Transportation & Roads:

Trains and buses need improvement so people can get to work and school more easily.

Traffic and road conditions can be bad, so better maintenance is needed.

Education:

Schools need more funding to give students better resources.

College and job training should be more affordable for students after high school.

Pollution & Environment:

Some areas have dirty air and water, which can harm health.

More efforts are being made to keep the city clean and promote renewable energy.

Sources:

https://www.greatschools.org/

https://wdhs.jcboe.org/

https://njcu.libguides.com/dickinson

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Learning Community Charter School (LCCS) in Jersey City, New Jersey, serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade.

Demographics:

Ethnic Composition:

Asian: 31.3%

White: 28.7%

Hispanic: 19.8%

African American: 16.2%

Two or more races: 3.2%

schooldigger.com

Languages Spoken at Home:

Families at LCCS speak over 28 different languages, reflecting the school's diverse community.

lccsnj.org

Average Household Income:

Specific data on the average household income of LCCS families isn't publicly available. However, approximately 29% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant portion of the student body comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Percentage of Students Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch:

29% of students are economically disadvantaged.

Congressional District:

LCCS is located in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District.

Issues of Greatest Importance:

While specific issues prioritized by LCCS aren't detailed in the provided sources, the school's mission emphasizes developing students with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to positively impact the community. This suggests a focus on holistic education, social-emotional learning, and community engagement.

https://www.lccsnj.org/about-lccs/who-we-are

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/new-jersey/learning-community-charter-school-203175

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Diago Machado

DDU485

February 20, 2025

BELOVED COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

School Overview

BelovED Community Charter School is named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of a community where people care about and help one another.  (To read more about King’s vision, and ours, click here.)

It is among the most ethnically and economically diverse public schools in the State of New Jersey.

It Founders established BelovED to model how combining a particular set of research-proven Best Practices could lead to:

OUTSTANDING student learning;

HAPPY scholars and parents; and

JOB-ENJOYING teachers.

BelovED’s school model is achieving EVERY ONE of these objectives, proving that urban public schools can be GREAT and that the American dream of an EXCELLENT EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD can be realized!

Distinctive elements of the school model include:

A high-expectations academic culture merged with a caring and fun school climate

Positive values, habits, character and community building

Extensive professional development support for teachers

A carefully sequenced curriculum aligned with state and common core standards

Data driven instruction empowered by regular formative assessment

Instructional groupings by students’ level of standards mastery, not categorizations of  ability

A novel system of class prefects and peer-tutoring

A sophisticated academic performance monitoring and parental communication system

Carefully crafted, non-stigmatizing interventions when a student exhibits difficulty mastering a standard – including tutoring in very small groups from Language Arts/Literacy and/or Math specialists who serve on staff full-time

A longer school day with more time for critical learning

Student Life activities that teach confidence, initiative, and leadership

An academy system that divides the larger school into smaller schools

In high school, Advanced Placement and college-level courses

The school’s founders are seeking to refine their model in a way that will facilitate its adoption by district-operated public schools and spur improvements in public education far beyond the Beloved Community Charter School network.

The Education Program

The School’s education program is built upon a cumulative, mastery-based curriculum; an innovative, highly effective pedagogy; and intensive use of educator-empowering, formative assessments.

Instruction is guided by a set of precisely defined learning objectives for each grade level that are right-sized to be the focus of individual lessons and are carefully sequenced to lead students toward efficient mastery of the State’s year-end grade-level learning objectives.

Think of a staircase.  When the step-up height of each step is too small, climbing the staircase from one floor to the next takes longer than necessary.  When the step-up height is too great, climbing the staircase leaves climbers exhausted.  When the step up height is just right, and each step is in its proper place relative to the steps below it and the steps above it, climbers make steady, maximally efficient progress from one floor to the next.  It’s the same with instruction.  It helps when lessons are focused upon learning objectives that are right-sized as to challenge, and sequenced in an order that facilitates students making steady, maximally efficient progress up the learning staircase.

As an equal opportunity employer, BelovED hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

Beloved Community Charter School in Jersey City, New Jersey has a diverse student body that reflects the demographics of the city.

Race

19.4% White

29.3% Black

16.5% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander

30.7% Hispanic/Latino

0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native

0.3% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

3.5% Two or more races

Gender 51% Female and 49% Male.

Economic status

76.9% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch

The school serves a student population that is more economically disadvantaged than the Jersey City Public Schools district and New Jersey's statewide student population

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Nathan De Frias

North Bergen High School- 7417 Kennedy Blvd North Bergen, NJ 07047

Ethnic Composition:

·       Hispanic: 90%

·       White: 7%

·       Asian or Pacific Islander 2%

·       Black: 1%

·       Two or more races: <1%

·       Native American: <1%

·       Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: <1%

greatschools.org

Languages Spoken at Home:

Their is no data available to share on this topic. However, the high percentage of Hispanic students enrolled at the school suggest they come from Spanish-speaking households.

Average Household Income:

The average income for those living in North Bergen from 2019-2023 was $75,505.

census.gov

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch:

2,383 students were enrolled during the 2023-2024 school year. Of those students, 1,605 were eligible for free and reduced lunch. Which is about 67% of the student body.

nces.ed.gov

Congressional District:

North Bergen High School is located in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District which is represented by Congressman Robert Menendez.

Issues of Greatest Importance:

Some issues that school is working to remedy are as follows

1) Population: North Bergen High School is over crowded. That is why coming next school year, a new school will open up to receive the oncoming freshman and sophomores.

2)Cultural lessons: Since the school predominantly Hispanic, the curriculum struggles to inclusive to other cultures.

3)At home instruction: In some rare situations students may be required to have at-instruction which but them at a disadvantage compared to their peers.

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Hola Hoboken Dual Language Charter School

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Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) is situated in New Jersey's 8th congressional district.

Demographics:

Ethnic Composition: As of the 2023-2024 academic year, HoLa's student body of 432 students is composed of approximately 51.9% White, 27.5% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 2.1% identifying with two or more races, 1.2% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 0.2% Black.

Languages Spoken at Home: Four out of five HoLa parents studied, speak or write another language besides English. Hola parents speak over 40+ languages and close to ⅓ of Hola students know another language beyond English + Spanish. HoLa students speak over 25+ third languages.

Average Household Income: Specific data on the average household income of HoLa families is not available. However, the median household income in Hudson County, where the school is located, is $86,854.

Percentage of Students Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch: Approximately 9% of HoLa students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Issues of Greatest Importance:

HoLa's mission emphasizes providing a rigorous bilingual education that fosters academic excellence and cross-cultural understanding. HoLa's recognition as an "International Spanish Academy" by the Spanish Government highlights its commitment to high-quality Spanish-English dual language immersion.

Sources:

https://holahoboken.org/about

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/new-jersey/hoboken-dual-language-charter-school-232484

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John M. Bailey School

Bayonne, NJ

Total- 649 students 22-23 school year

Ethnic composition

White 41.9%

Hispanic 27.3%

Black or African American 17.7%

Asian 7.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

0.5%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%

Two Or More Races 4.9%

Languages spoken at home

English- 80%

Spanish- 8.8%

Arabic- 8.6%

Other- 2.6%

Average household income

$80,044

60% are low income

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch

41.2% in the district receive free or reduced lunch

Which congressional district is your school located in?

8th congressional district

What are the issues of the greatest importance?

Issues of greatest concern are not listed on the school/district site. From my point of view, some of the concerns are resources/extra support for struggling students, truancy, funding, tutoring, emotional support, and bullying.

Sources:

https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/2022-2023/school/detail/17/0220/040/demographics?lang=EN

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/new-jersey/districts/bayonne-school-district-102270#:~:text=Students%20at%20Bayonne%20School%20District&text=At%20schools%20in%20Bayonne%20School,free%20and%20reduced%20price%20meal.

https://datausa.io/profile/geo/bayonne-nj/

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Izabella Tavarez

Dr. Jack

EDU485

February 18th, 2025

Jefferson Elementary School in Union City, NJ, has a diverse student population primarily of Hispanic students, making up 97% of the school. The rest of the students include a small percentage of White (1%), Black (1%), and Asian students (less than 1%). This indicates a predominantly Hispanic community, likely with Spanish as a common language spoken at home The school is part of the Union City School District and is located in Hudson County. It serves grades Pre-K through 4 with a total student enrollment of 316 for the 2023-2024 school year. The student to teacher ratio is approximately 11.7, which when compared to the state average is seen to be favorable.

A significant number of students at Jefferson Elementary benefit from the National School Lunch Program, with 96.7% eligible for free or reduced lunch. This high percentage is an indicator of the economic challenges faced by the families in this community. The average household income in Union City is $59,967. Jefferson Elementary School in Union City, NJ, is located in the 8th Congressional District of New Jersey. The representative for this district is Robert Menendez, a member of the Democratic Party. The specific issues of greatest importance at Jefferson Elementary School aren't detailed on their website or in the accessible public records. Typically, schools situated in communities with high levels of economic need, might focus on issues such as enhancing educational access, supporting bilingual education, and addressing socioeconomic issues.

Sources:

https://elementaryschools.org/directory/nj/cities/union-city/jefferson-elementary-school/341638002918/

https://www.publicschoolreview.com/jefferson-elementary-school-profile/07087

https://newjersey.hometownlocator.com/schools/profiles,n,jefferson,z,07087,t,pb,i,1073890.cfm

https://ziplook.house.gov/htbin/findrep_house?ZIP=07087

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Erin Cleary

Jersey City Global Charter School:

255 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Ethnic composition:

White 4%

Black 9%

Hispanic 37%

Asian pacific islander 50%

American Indian/Alaska Native 0%

Languages spoken at home :

52.5% english

15.8% spanish

6.0% hindi

11.2% other

4.9% Arabic

9.6% Telugu

Average household income: There is a median household income of $89,356

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch: 43%

Congressional district : 8th

The issues of the greatest importance:

Cultural diversity

Language

Economic barriers

The issues of the greatest importance related to demographics are cultural diversity, language, and economic barriers. A way to address cultural diversity is through a culturally inclusive curriculum, which I believe the school does a great job of. The student percentages incldes various ethnicities. Since it is so diverse teachers must be able to understand and celebrate each student's cultural background. This helps create a learning environment where every student feels included and connected to the material.Since 52.5% of students speak English at home the school should continue to include ELL programs and bilingual educators to assist students in improving their english. It will help students to connect to the content and make it more comprehensive.

The economic background and average household income shows that 43% of students receive free or reduced lunches. This suggests that some students come from lower-income households. This shows that the school needs to offer after school programs and other activities to ensure that these students have the tools to succeed.Some families might face barriers like lack of access to Wi-Fi, technology, or school supplies like pencils and notebooks. For students who don’t have these resources at home, the school should provide accommodations.

Sources:

https://www.jcgcs.org/pdf/school_performance_report//Access%20Previous%20School%20Performance%20Reports/School%20Performance%20Detailed%20Report%202017-2018.pdf

https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/2022-2023/school/detail/80/6093/981/demographics?lang=EN

https://www.niche.com/k12/jersey-city-global-charter-school-jersey-city-nj/

https://www.greatschools.org/new-jersey/jersey-city/8778-Jersey-City-Global-Charter-School/

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Union City High School- 2500 Kennedy Blvd. Union City NJ, 07087

Ethnic Composition:

Hispanic: 96.3%

White (non-Hispanic): 1.4%

Black: 1.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander: 0.5%

American Indian or Native of Alaska: 0.0% neighborhoodscout.com

Languages Spoken at Home: While specific data on languages spoken at home by students is not available, the high percentage of Hispanic students suggests that Spanish is likely a predominant language among families.

Average Household Income: The median household income in Union City is $59,967, which is below the national median of $75,149.

Percentage of Students Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch:

Free lunch eligible: 71.4%

Reduced-price lunch eligible: 11.4%neighborhoodscout.com

Congressional District: Union City High School is located in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. Represented by Congressman Robert Menendez.

Issues of Greatest Importance: While specific issues related to Union City High School aren’t focused on only one, discussions in the broader community have highlighted topics such as:

Language Support Programs: Implementing English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to assist students whose primary language is not English.

Economic Assistance: Providing resources and support for students from low-income families, such as free or reduced-cost meal programs and access to school supplies.

Cultural Inclusivity: Creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates diverse cultural backgrounds.

Academic Support: Offering tutoring and after-school programs to help students achieve academic success.