Pleasantech Academy Charter School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)29%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)29%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
22%
34%
Black
77%
15%
White
n/a
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pleasantech Academy Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Pleasantech Academy Charter School?
488 students attend Pleasantech Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pleasantech Academy Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasantech Academy Charter School?
Pleasantech Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pleasantech Academy Charter School offer ?
Pleasantech Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pleasantech Academy Charter School part of?
Pleasantech Academy Charter School is part of Pleasantech Academy Charter School District.
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