Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)44%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)37%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
32%
Black
94%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School?
331 students attend Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School?
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School offer ?
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School part of?
Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School is part of Adelaide L. Sanford Charter School District.
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