Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Richmond Avenue School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richmond Avenue School serves the southern part of Atlantic City, NJ, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond Avenue School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We all learn together!
School Rankings
Richmond Avenue School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Avenue School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Avenue School's ranking?
Richmond Avenue School is ranked #1106 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Richmond Avenue School often compared to?
Richmond Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea Heights School, Sovereign Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Richmond Avenue School?
609 students attend Richmond Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Richmond Avenue School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Avenue School?
Richmond Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richmond Avenue School offer ?
Richmond Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Avenue School part of?
Richmond Avenue School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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