The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bergen Arts and Science Charter School
Bergen Arts and Science Charter School is a single-charter district serving kindergarten through twelfth grade in Bergen County. Because it is a charter school, it draws students from across the county rather than from a single neighborhood attendance zone. This means the student body is built on choice, and families apply to enroll. The school’s name reflects an emphasis on arts and science, though the data does not describe the specific curriculum or program structure.
The student population is diverse. A majority of students are Hispanic, and there are also substantial shares of white students, black students, and Asian students. A family considering this school will find a peer environment that is racially and ethnically varied. The school enrolls roughly the same number of students in each grade from kindergarten through twelfth grade, which suggests a stable program that does not lose large numbers of students between grades. The data does not include information on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it report the share of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of support services for those populations.
State test results from the NJSLA assessments show a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, the school performs at a solid level. At most tested grade levels from third through eighth grade, a majority of students scored proficient or above, with third, fourth, sixth, and eighth grade all posting majority proficiency. Fifth and seventh grade were close to that mark. Math results are weaker. In grades three through eight, proficiency rates are below the majority mark in every grade except fourth. Fourth grade math is the high point, while fifth, sixth, and especially eighth grade math show low proficiency. Science scores, tested in fifth and eighth grade, are notably low, with only a modest share of students reaching proficiency. Overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades places this district in the bottom quarter among Bergen County’s school districts. That is a soft spot, and a parent focused on academic performance may want to look into this further with the school, particularly in math and science.
The chronic absenteeism rate is roughly at the midpoint for the county, meaning student attendance is typical for the area. Per-pupil spending is on the lower side compared to other districts in Bergen County, which is common for charter schools that receive a smaller per-pupil allocation from the state than traditional public districts.
Because this is a single-school charter district, there are no additional schools within the district to compare. The graduation rate was not available in the data, so no information about high school completion is part of this profile. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or developments at the school, so there is nothing to report on new initiatives, leadership shifts, or facility projects.
Bergen Arts and Science Charter School suits a family looking for a countywide public charter option with a diverse student body and a focus on arts and science. The school’s English language arts results are a clear strength, while math and science performance lag behind. A parent with a child who struggles in math or science may want to investigate what intervention or enrichment the school offers. Because the charter draws from across Bergen County, the commute will vary depending on where the school is located, though the data does not include the school’s physical address. Families should confirm the location and any transportation arrangements before applying.
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