Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School

Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
24 Maiden Ln,  Newark, NJ
Downtown Newark Neighborhood
3.5
3.2
1,985 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jared Taillefer
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.34
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.34
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
540
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
22
English
21
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
5
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
926:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Black
93.4%
Hispanic
6.4%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 135 Students
Kean University 108 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 106 Students
Stockton University 82 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 81 Students
Rider University 79 Students
Rowan University 71 Students
Temple University 63 Students
Drew University 62 Students
New York University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 48 Students
Nursing 39 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Biology 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Small Business Management 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 41 Reviews
1.0
3/3/2025
I HATE thIS SCHOOL WITH A PASSION< THIS SCHOOL MAKESME SICK THEY DONT LISTEN TOTHERE STUDENTS AND THEY JUST MAKE US LOOK BAD
4.0 Alum
4/22/2022
I love my school. They taught us so many necessary skills and prepared us for college. The workload is very rigorous and policy can be stern but I believe they had our best interests at heart. I also believed that without them I wouldn't have been as prepared as a scholar as I am today.
4.0 Senior
3/3/2022
Great Oaks is a diverse school where everyone gets to be themself. Our school environment is very warm and it is very easy to make friends. The staff shows love to all students and they truly want what is best for us. The education at our school is very rigours and there is many different outlets to find help. During my 4 years at my school I have been pushed to be my best at all times and I have learned many skills that I will be able to use in the real world.
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3.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/5/2024
I love this school and staffs are wonderful. All my kids attend this school and I never received any negative complaints from my kids.
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2.0 parent
4/15/2024
In my experience with Great oaks in the beginning the school was good meaning good teacher's that cared and were supportive .In the elementary it was like a family a village I would say they showed interest in your child in all aspects! Even with new administration the school was still doing well ....
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1.0 teacher
6/28/2022
No leadership at any level. Students do not need to accept responsibility for their actions which creates an unsafe campus. Teachers are underpaid, unsupported and made to feel inferior. Assistant teachers are just random college graduates with no desire to teach which is in supportive to the lead c...
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1.0 other
10/8/2020
Terrible staff, I was bullied here for years until i left and the administration did absolutly nothing. I hated school after coming here and when i saw the college readiness rating i hated this school even more. AVOID AT ALL COSTS
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Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School

Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 24 Maiden Ln in Newark, NJ. The school has a total enrollment of 1,985 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.34, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $500,108. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marion P. Thomas Charter School, KIPP TEAM Academy, People's Preparatory Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Great Oaks Legacy Downtown Middle School.

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