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Maria L. Varisco-Rogers Charter School

Charter | K-8 | 474 students

We are best known for intergrated curriculum.

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Situated in an inner city neighborhood. The median home value is $150,000. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,150.

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2010:
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Posted March 20, 2013

I feel very disappointed with the school staff , rules and regulations. School policy only applies to some students. My son has been bullied couple of times and no type of discipline has been taken into consideration against the other child. The teachers failed to communicate with the parents in regards to late homework or that the child forgot to handle it on time. The teacher has waited 4 weeks to bring this issue to the parents attention. I always ask the the teachers how things are going with my child and she always stated that he's doing great other sudden I received a complain note stating that he's not handling homework. I believe they should have more communication with parents and bring to their attention what's going wrong with the child education in a weekly basis instead if waiting weeks to pass by. My son was kick in the face by another child infront of the after school teacher and nothing was done. The last incident he was hurt on his back neck b/c another child decided to throw his chair to the floor after having an argument with the science teacher. I will be removing my son out of this school for this upcoming year. MLVR is just name nothing else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2011

I currently go to this school for 7th grade.I can defiently say that this school is awesome.Great teachers,and it has been improving since I started in 4th grade.The teaches are always so involved.I recommend you to send your child to this school.


Posted January 21, 2011

I am very pleased with this school. My daughter is in the 2nd grade and her grades have improved. She loves going to school. She has homework every night and always bring all her work to the house that shows that she is busy learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2010

I would have to say this has been a great school for my kids. I have 2 that are currently enrolled and one that will attend 1st grade in September. The teachers have always showed great interest in my children s education. Also the staff has always been able to answer any questions I have. I am looking forward to see what the next schools have to bring. I would recommend this school to any parents who are looking for their children to be successful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2010

My son attended Maria Varisco during 2009-2010 calendar yea . His progerss was noticed. Teachers and staff have done an excellent job. They teached students, take their time with the childrens, if they noticed lack of improvement in the child they reached out to the parents. I believe that is very important in the progress of the child therefore we cannot pretend that teachers have to do everything for the child to learned as parents we need to build a relationship with the teachers to help them improve. I am very happy with this school they make you feel like part of their family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

I have been involved witht he school for many years. I love the involvement by teachers and staff. The small classrooms and the school leadership makes the environment more like a home.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 21, 2010

It seems that the politics of the main office and staff could be holding this school back. It has potential but with the, for lack of a better term, 'inbreeding' of the admin- it is not a productive atmosphere. There is always 'someone related to' or a 'friend of' who is intertwined in the goings on of the day to day routine that can bring this administration down. 'He Said, She Said' is a common way of making deciions it seems. I would rather my child be in an enviornment where teachers, students and other workers are judged on their actual abilities, both pro's and con's, than the hearsay of the friends and relatives of the office staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 18, 2010

i have two children in the school and have been blessed with them having wonderful teachers. the school may not have a lot of 'extras' but the education and small classes make it a great choice for my kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2010

I currently have my child attending this school and i was surprised and dissappointed when her complaints about bullies was not handled. I am still having trouble getting the school to do something about this! they claim to have a no tolerance policy but nothing has been done just because they cannot reach the parents! it is ridiculous!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2009

i went to this school for two years and graduated from it. just to let you know this is an awesome school that can pay close attention to every kids need because we are such a small school. my best experiences happened in that school. the teachers are great, the academics is wonderful, i cant think of a better school to send your kids and i am one. they really challenge you in that school but you also learn in a fun way and a way that you can understand. that school is learning and having fun at the same time!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 26, 2009

I have to say that my expierence with this school has been POSITIVE, my son attended McKinley and his grades were not good- I have noticed a big improvement in my sons interest for school since he has been attending Maria L. Varisco and I would like to thank the teachers for that change in my son-
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2007

I agree with the parent who wrote about the lack of quality leadership at this school. Because of the negative environment my child is no longer enrolled at this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2006

This school has some great, quality individuals working here, but unfortunately, they're often constrained by much of the leadership. Housed at two locations across town from each other, both facilities are cramped. The school is said to be based on technology, but for some time last year, my son and his classmates did not even have computer class! What could be a great school is failing due to lack of leadership/direction!
—Submitted by a staff


Posted July 21, 2006

This school is not an ordinary school or charter school. The lunches that they serve to these kids are not even enough to feed a baby. The academic programs are not that bad they have done so things to educate the children. They have had a health class which was very important for the kids to know. There isn't any other extracurricular activities for these kids. No art, music, or sports to play. There was lots of parental involvement to helpfully make the school better. But there just wasn't enough.This school is not worthly to be open and running. Next year my child will not be a returning student. The only postive thing at that school is one teacher ms.Watson.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 67% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 59% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 62% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 65% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 61% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 82% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students47%
Female54%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Non-economically disadvantaged43%
Special educationn/a
General education49%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant47%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students88%
Female91%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Non-economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
General education87%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant88%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students36%
Female32%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education41%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant36%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students73%
Female71%
Male76%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education82%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students91%
Female87%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education94%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant91%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students42%
Female50%
Male30%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged47%
Non-economically disadvantaged25%
Special educationn/a
General education46%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant42%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students84%
Female79%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant84%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students73%
Female80%
Male64%
Black75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Non-economically disadvantaged65%
Special educationn/a
General education77%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant73%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Black92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
General education90%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students45%
Female52%
Male31%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged44%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education50%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant45%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students61%
Female60%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education59%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant61%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education76%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students74%
Female68%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged78%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education72%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant74%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Science

All Students87%
Female90%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General education86%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant87%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts literacy and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The NJ ASK is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Non-economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
General educationn/a
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 51% 17%
Hispanic 48% 20%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 8%
Two or more races N/A 0%
White N/A 54%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 3:30pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Mrs Teressa Segarra
Special schedule
  • Extended/longer school day
Fax number
  • (973) 481-9009

Programs

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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18 Heller Parkway
Newark, NJ 07104
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Phone: (973) 481-9001

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