Atlantic City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools in Atlantic City School District, serving 7,016 students. Atlantic City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Public schools in Atlantic City School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked public schools in Atlantic City School District are Richmond Avenue School, Sovereign Avenue School and Chelsea Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is less than the New Jersey public school average of 12:1.
Overview
School District Name | Atlantic City School District |
School District Website | http://www.acboe.org |
School District Phone Number | (609) 343-7200 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NJ) |
# of Schools | 11 Schools | 2,593 Schools |
# of Students | 7,016 Students | 1,370,037 Students |
# of Teachers | 614 Teachers | 113,509 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
Atlantic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 654 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #585 out of 655 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 55% |
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Graduation Rate | 81% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
# of American Indian Students | 16 Students | 1,764 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Asian Students | 1,167 Students | 139,807 Students |
% Asian Students | 17% | 10% |
# of Hispanic Students | 3,000 Students | 387,558 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 43% | 29% |
# of Black Students | 2,352 Students | 205,579 Students |
% Black Students | 33% | 15% |
# of White Students | 339 Students | 605,321 Students |
% White Students | 5% | 44% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 60 Students | 2,908 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 82 Students | 27,100 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 510 | 40,174 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 549 | 90,834 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 510 | 94,517 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 488 | 94,807 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 491 | 98,088 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 502 | 99,118 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 478 | 100,315 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 492 | 99,690 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 449 | 98,862 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 430 | 100,569 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 557 | 103,043 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 464 | 100,115 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 447 | 98,802 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 403 | 97,710 |
# of Ungraded Students: | 246 | 53,393 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $27,266 is higher than the state median of $24,433. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,362 is less than the state median of $24,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NJ) |
Total Revenue | $191 MM | $23 MM |
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Spending | $171 MM | $23 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $27,266 | $24,433 |
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Revenue / Student | $24,362 | $24,452 |
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Atlantic City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Richmond Avenue School Math: 48% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4115 Ventnor Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Grades: PK-8 | 715 students
- Sovereign Avenue School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3205 Arctic Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Grades: PK-8 | 736 students
- Chelsea Heights School Math: 28% | Reading: 49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%4101 Filbert Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Grades: PK-8 | 367 students
- Brighton Avenue School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%30 N. Brighton Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Grades: PK-5 | 346 students
- Texas Avenue School Math: 28% | Reading: 30%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2523 Arctic Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Grades: K-8 | 560 students
- Dr Martin Luther King Junior School Complex Math: 17% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1700 Marmora Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Grades: PK-8 | 599 students
- Atlantic City High School Math: 11% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1400 N Albany Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Grades: 9-12 | 1,882 student
- Pennsylvania Ave School Math: 12% | Reading: 21%Rank:1/Bottom 50%201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Grades: PK-8 | 559 students
- New York Avenue School Math: 9% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50%411 N New York Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Grades: PK-8 | 605 students
- Uptown School Complex Math: 7% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50%323 Madison Avenue10
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Grades: PK-8 | 572 students
- Venice Park School1601 N Penrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Grades: PK | 75 students
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