The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities is a single-school charter district in Mercer County, New Jersey, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. The school draws students from across the county, with enrollment in the middle elementary and middle school grades; the available enrollment data shows students in grades three through eight, with no reported enrollment in kindergarten through second grade for the year of record. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black student population and a small number of Asian students.
State assessment results from the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments show a mixed academic picture. In English language arts, performance varies by grade: some grade levels reach proficiency at a rate near half of students, while others fall below a third. In mathematics, proficiency is consistently low across every tested grade, with the highest rate seen in fourth grade and the lowest in eighth grade. Science results, tested in grades five and eight, also show low proficiency. When compared against Mercer County’s other districts, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls in the bottom quartile. A parent considering this school will want to understand how the school supports math learning in particular.
On the positive side, the school reports a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranking in the top quartile among county districts, which suggests strong student attendance. Per-pupil current spending sits in the middle range, on the lower half, indicating a moderately funded operation relative to peers.
The district brief, based on a search of publicly reported information, found no recent changes of lasting impact to report. No community context data was available for this narrative, so details about the surrounding housing market, local economy, or town character are absent. Information about programs, staffing, discipline, and special education or English learner services was also missing from the data provided.
This is a small K-8 charter with a humanities focus in its name, though specific program details are not in the available records. It serves a high share of students from Hispanic and Black backgrounds. Families who value a small school environment with relatively good attendance and a humanities orientation may find it a fit, but they should investigate the school’s math instruction and overall academic supports given the proficiency results seen in state testing.
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