Mahatma K. Gandhi School
School Overview
Mahatma K. Gandhi School is a public school located in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is a school in Jersey City School District district.
According to the New Jersey state assessment result, 31% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,412 students through grade PK to 8. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 134 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,412 students are attending Mahatma K. Gandhi School. By gender, there are 746 and 666 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Mahatma K. Gandhi School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 66 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Asian | 28 | 10 | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| White | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 66 | 28 | 38 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 134 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Mahatma K. Gandhi School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 99.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 134 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 134 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 0.7% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 706 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 9 | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | 2 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 103,225 Households |
| Population | 259,314 |
| Male | 129,888 |
| Female | 132,052 |
| Child Population | 70,760 |
| Total Housing Units | 113,785 Units |
| Average House Value | $373,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,401 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
| Average Household Income | $70,752 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.58% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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