Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Atlantic Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Atlantic Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Atlantic Community Charter School's student population of 330 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Atlantic Community Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlantic Community Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2083 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
25%
33%
Black
67%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Atlantic Community Charter School is ranked #2083 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Atlantic Community Charter School often compared to?
Atlantic Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New York Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Atlantic Community Charter School?
330 students attend Atlantic Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Atlantic Community Charter School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlantic Community Charter School?
Atlantic Community Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atlantic Community Charter School offer ?
Atlantic Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Atlantic Community Charter School part of?
Atlantic Community Charter School is part of Atlantic Community Charter School District.
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