Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Achieve 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 was 19% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Achieve Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1639 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
82%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Achieve Community Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achieve Community Charter School's ranking?
Achieve Community Charter School is ranked #1639 out of 2,184 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Achieve Community Charter School?
450 students attend Achieve Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Achieve Community Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achieve Community Charter School?
Achieve Community Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achieve Community Charter School offer ?
Achieve Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Achieve Community Charter School part of?
Achieve Community Charter School is part of Achieve Community Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achieve Community Charter School located?
Achieve Community Charter School is located in the Upper Clinton Hill neighborhood of Newark, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper Clinton Hill.
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