Pleasantech Academy Charter School (Closed 2013)
Pleasantech Academy Charter School served 488 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 488 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 29% | 75% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 29% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 10% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 29% |
| Black | 77% | 15% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasantech Academy Charter School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pleasantech Academy Charter School is Pleasantville High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Pleasantville Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Avenue Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasantville Washington Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 442 students
0.2 miles
225 W Washington Avenue
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800 0.2 K-5 442 - Pleasantville Decatur Avenue Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 73 students
0.4 miles
115 West Decatur Ave
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800 0.4 PK 73 - Pleasantville International Academy Of Atlantic City Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 377 students
0.4 miles
25 West Black Horse Pike
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 498-6350 0.4 K-5 377 - Pleasantville North Main Street Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 386 students
0.5 miles
215 North Main Street
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6800 0.5 PK-5 386 - Pleasantville Pleasantville High School Grades: 9-12 | 757 students
0.7 miles
701 Mill Road
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
(609) 383-6900 0.7 9-12 757
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