Foundation Academy Charter School
Tel:
(609)920-9200
- Foundation Academy Charter School serves 1,003 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Foundation Academy Charter School placed 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%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Top Placements
Foundation Academy Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Foundation Academy Charter School's student population of 1,003 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,003 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Foundation Academy Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,234 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Foundation Academy Charter School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1355 out of 2234 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 27% |
| Black | 56% | 16% |
| White | n/a | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.69 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Foundation Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Foundation Academy Charter School is Trenton Central High School - West Campus (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Luis Munoz-rivera Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parker Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Trenton Parker Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 509 students
0.1 miles
820 S Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609)656-4880 0.1 K-5 509 - Trenton Robbins Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
0.6 miles
283 Tyler Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609)656-4910 0.6 K-5 484 - Trenton Trenton Central High School - West Campus Grades: 9-12 | 720 students
0.6 miles
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609)656-4770 0.6 9-12 720 - Trenton Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 480 students
0.8 miles
159 N Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609)656-4730 0.8 PK-5 480 - Trenton Luis Munoz-rivera Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 470 students
0.8 miles
400 N Montgomery Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609)656-4840 0.8 6-8 470
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