Serving 787 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John P. Holland 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 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John P. Holland Charter School's student population of 787 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Scientia Potentia Est
School Rankings
John P. Holland Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John P. Holland Charter School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1533 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
85%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John P. Holland Charter School's ranking?
John P. Holland Charter School is ranked #1533 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John P. Holland Charter School?
787 students attend John P. Holland Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of John P. Holland Charter School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John P. Holland Charter School?
John P. Holland Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John P. Holland Charter School offer ?
John P. Holland Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John P. Holland Charter School part of?
John P. Holland Charter School is part of John P Holland Charter School School District.
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