publicmiddlePK-8

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School

214 Plainfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, United States

+1 (201) 915-6560

http://ps39.jcboe.org

2.5

Overall Rating

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Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School Overview

About This School

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 320 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 35% proficiency in ELA and 14% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 with 39 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. One counselor is available to support the 320 students. The student body is composed of 58% male and 42% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 38% Hispanic, 33% Black, 13% White, 13% Asian, and 3% students of two or more races.

320

Total Students

PK-8

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts35%

Mathematics14%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

320:1

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

35%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

14%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

320

Students per Counselor

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio8:1

Students per Counselor320:1

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School Student Demographics

Student Body

57.81%

Male

42.19%

Female

Total Enrollment: 320 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White12.5%

Hispanic37.81%

Asian13.12%

Black32.81%

Two or More Races2.5%

Native American0%

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School

Q: What is Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?

A: Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?

A: Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School has approximately 320 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is 8:1.

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Detailed Information about Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School

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About Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
School Name	Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	214 Plainfield Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6560
Total Students	320
Student-Teacher Ratio	8:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	2.5/10
ELA Proficiency	35%
Math Proficiency	14%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School

What is Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?

Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School has approximately 320 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Charles P. Defuccio School is 8:1.

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