Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)29%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
77%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pleasantech Academy Charter School District
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pleasantech Academy Charter School?
488 students attend Pleasantech Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pleasantech Academy Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantech Academy Charter School?
Pleasantech Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasantech Academy Charter School offer ?
Pleasantech Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pleasantech Academy Charter School part of?
Pleasantech Academy Charter School is part of Pleasantech Academy Charter School District.
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