Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1169 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
94%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School's ranking?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is ranked #1169 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School often compared to?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Treat Academy Charter School, The Gray Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School?
572 students attend Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School offer ?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School part of?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is part of Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School located?
Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School is located in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 4 other public schools located in Forest Hill.
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