Top Rankings
Atlantic City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,337 students in Atlantic City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Atlantic City School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
6,337 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
608 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Atlantic City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#597 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
994 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,837 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
32%
# Black Students
2,117 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
33%
15%
# White Students
246 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
4%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
34 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
432
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
431
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
414
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
445
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
438
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
443
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
454
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
482
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
567
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
412
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
396
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
319
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
286
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,484 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,454 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$212 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$193 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,484
$27,348
Spending / Student
$30,454
$26,228
Best Atlantic City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Avenue School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ventnor Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7250
Grades: PK-8
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Sovereign Avenue School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 N. Sovereign Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7260
Grades: PK-8
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Chelsea Heights School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Filbert Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7272
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Atlantic City High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N Albany Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students
Rank: #55.
Texas Avenue School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2523 Arctic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7350
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Brighton Avenue School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N. Brighton Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7380
Grades: PK-8
| 545 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pennsylvania Ave School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7290
Grades: PK-8
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
New York Avenue School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7280
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1010.
Uptown School Complex
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
323 Madison Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 344-8809
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 N Penrose Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 343-7270
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,337 students.
What is the rank of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District is ranked #594 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic City School District?
45% of Atlantic City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atlantic City School District?
Atlantic City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Atlantic City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,454 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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