Sovereign Avenue School serves 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Sovereign Avenue School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sovereign Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sovereign Avenue School's student population of 695 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sovereign Avenue School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sovereign Avenue School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
67%
32%
Black
7%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1612 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sovereign Avenue School?
695 students attend Sovereign Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sovereign Avenue School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 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 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sovereign Avenue School offer ?
Sovereign Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sovereign Avenue School part of?
Sovereign Avenue School is part of Atlantic City School District.
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