Atlantic Community Charter School vs. New York Avenue School
Should I attend Atlantic Community Charter School or New York Avenue School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Atlantic Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
New York Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Atlantic Community 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 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New York Avenue 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
333 students
582 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2075 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2144 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
46
Kindergarten Students
36
51
Grade 1 Students
24
60
Grade 2 Students
46
60
Grade 3 Students
42
52
Grade 4 Students
58
65
Grade 5 Students
39
39
Grade 6 Students
27
46
Grade 7 Students
28
52
Grade 8 Students
17
53
Ungraded Students
16
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
19%
26%
% Black
77%
66%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.37
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
