College Achieve Central Charter School

365 Emerson Ave
Plainfield, NJ 07062
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,423 students in grades Kindergarten-12, College Achieve Central 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

College Achieve Central Charter School's student population of 1,423 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,423 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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School Rankings

College Achieve Central Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Achieve Central Charter School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1845 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of College Achieve Central Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of College Achieve Central Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of College Achieve Central Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
77%
32%
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Black
22%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of College Achieve Central Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in College Achieve Central Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in College Achieve Central Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is College Achieve Central Charter School's ranking?
College Achieve Central Charter School is ranked #1845 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are College Achieve Central Charter School often compared to?
College Achieve Central Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cresthaven Charter School, Emerson Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend College Achieve Central Charter School?
1,423 students attend College Achieve Central Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of College Achieve Central Charter School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Achieve Central Charter School?
College Achieve Central Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does College Achieve Central Charter School offer ?
College Achieve Central Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is College Achieve Central Charter School part of?
College Achieve Central Charter School is part of College Achieve Central Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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