B+
Above Average
81/100

Link Community Charter School

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 23 Pennsyvania Ave, Newark, NJ 07114
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in New Jersey
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.50 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 97th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in New Jersey for growth

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
358
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%97/100Students gain 1.50 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 97th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−17 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black62%32%reading +26 pts, math +12 pts85th percentile (list)
Low-income62%27%reading +22 pts, math +1 pts75th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 23 Pennsyvania Ave
City Newark
ZIP Code 07114
District 3400773
NCES School ID 340077303275
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07114

Understanding the community around Link Community Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $32,591
Per Capita Income $17,376
Poverty Rate 31.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%
High School or Higher 72.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $409,300
Median Rent $625
Owner-Occupied 20.7%
Renter-Occupied 79.3%
View full data for ZIP 07114 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Link Community Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 88.8%
Hispanic/Latino 9.8%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 358
Teachers (FTE) 31.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Link Community Charter School?
Link Community Charter School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Link Community Charter School?
Link Community Charter School has 358 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Link Community Charter School serve?
Link Community Charter School serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Link Community Charter School receive per student?
Link Community Charter School receives $25,038 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Link Community Charter School in 07114 ▼
Avg Home Value
$464,867
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,125
1-Year Change
-1.1%
% Renters
79.3%

Other Schools in 07114

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026