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Gray Charter School

55 LIBERTY ST NEWARK NJ 07102

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 24 of 256 in New Jersey

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About Gray Charter School

Gray Charter School is an elementary school in Newark, New Jersey, that has earned a strong reputation for many years with its delivery of a solid foundation in elementary education. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Gray Charter focuses on the core subjects of reading, math, and language arts, often using a phonics-based curriculum that is data-driven. Students also receive character development through a selection of literature, music integration, and additional tutoring development for those who need more individualized instruction. In recent years, because of its dedicated educational staff, Gray Charter has emerged with a consistent tradition of both student growth and student success. For families who want to experience only the best to meet their educational needs for younger children, Gray Charter is often remembered as a top elementary school in New Jersey.

Gray Charter School Contact Information

Address

55 LIBERTY ST NEWARK NJ 07102

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Phone

(973) 824-6661

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 87%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 87% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
344
Total Students
TOP 24 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Gray Charter School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: NA

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.2%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 62.5%
Black 34.3%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.2%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
62.5%
Black
34.3%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 344
51.5%
177 Female
48.5%
167 Male

Student Population

344 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

360 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

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FAQ

Q1: Is there a before-school program offered by Gray Charter School?

A1: Yes, the school provides before-school programs for working parents.


Q2: What kind of technology is used in the classroom at Gray Charter School?

A2: The school utilizes technology to help support students' learning experiences.


Q3: How can parents participate and engage with Gray Charter School?

A3: Yes, the school welcomes parents and family members to participate and engage in different school functions.


Q4: What is the discipline policy at the school?

A4: The school uses a positive behavior support model to support student discipline.


Q5: Does the school have summer enrichment programs?

A5: Yes, the school has summer programs to keep students engaged over the summer.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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