Central Jersey College Prep Charter School

101 Mettlers Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,277 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School's student population of 1,277 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
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School Rankings

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#231 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
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55%
26%
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65%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
48%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
32%
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Black
23%
15%
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White
11%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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≥90%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School's ranking?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is ranked #231 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Central Jersey College Prep Charter School often compared to?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
The graduation rate of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
1,277 students attend Central Jersey College Prep Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Jersey College Prep Charter School offer ?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School part of?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is part of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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