Serving 717 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sovereign 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 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than 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.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sovereign Avenue School serves the southern part of Atlantic City, NJ, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short 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
Sovereign Avenue School's student population of 717 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
School Motto
Smarter and Stronger
School Rankings
Sovereign 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 Sovereign Avenue School is 0.49, 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
#1591 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
11%
Hispanic
68%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sovereign Avenue School's ranking?
Sovereign Avenue School is ranked #1591 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Sovereign Avenue School often compared to?
Sovereign Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Avenue School, Texas Avenue School, Chelsea Heights School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sovereign Avenue School?
717 students attend Sovereign Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sovereign Avenue School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sovereign Avenue School?
Sovereign Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sovereign Avenue School offer ?
Sovereign Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sovereign Avenue School part of?
Sovereign Avenue School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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