The top reported proficiency rate is 49% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hudson Arts and Science Charter School
Hudson Arts and Science Charter School, a single-school district in Hudson County, serves kindergarten through eighth grade. Its name suggests a specialized focus, though detailed program offerings are not available in the data. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white, Black, and Asian students. The school draws from across the county, and its enrollment is relatively large for a single K-8 campus.
On the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments in the most recent testing year, the school's results varied notably by subject and grade. In English language arts, proficiency rates across grades three through eight fell in a range that included a low near the bottom of the tested grades and a high that was closer to half of students meeting the bar; the upper elementary and middle school grades generally performed better than the early elementary grade. Math proficiency was lower across all grades, with rates that declined as students got older; the highest math proficiency was in third grade, while eighth grade posted a very low rate. Science proficiency, tested in fifth and eighth grades, was markedly low, with only a small share of students scoring proficient. The overall academic picture shows English language arts as the relative bright spot, while math and science present clear challenges. A parent considering this school may want to ask the school directly about its approach to math and science instruction and any targeted supports in those subjects.
The school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls below the midpoint among Hudson County's districts. Chronic absenteeism, a metric that tracks students missing a substantial number of school days, is also below the county midpoint, meaning a higher-than-average share of students are chronically absent. This is a soft spot, and a family may want to inquire about attendance supports and school climate. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range compared to other districts in the county, which may affect resources available for programs and staffing.
Because the school serves only through eighth grade, there is no high school graduation rate to report. The student population is not tested for college-readiness metrics like SAT or AP participation. The district does not appear to have a public strategic plan or recent parent-relevant changes that were found in publicly available records. What the data shows is a K-8 charter with a large, heavily Hispanic student body, academic performance that is strongest in English language arts and weaker in math and science relative to county peers, and a chronic absenteeism rate that warrants attention. Families drawn to the school's arts and science identity may find the science test results disappointing and will want to understand how the school addresses those gaps. For a parent weighing options in Hudson County, this is a school where the academic pathway shows clear variation by subject, and the peer environment reflects the diversity of the broader county.
See more original research from School Decision →