Summary:
The Atlantic City School District in New Jersey consists of 10 public schools, including 9 elementary schools (grades PK-8) and 1 high school (grades 9-12). The district as a whole is ranked 520 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.
A few schools stand out as performing better than others in the district. Richmond Avenue School is the highest-ranked school in the district, ranked 402 out of 1,338 elementary schools in New Jersey and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Chelsea Heights School is also a standout, ranked 659 out of 1,338 and earning a 3-star rating, with stronger test scores than the district average, particularly in English Language Arts. While ranked lower at 967 out of 1,338, Sovereign Avenue School has stronger test scores than the district average, especially in the upper grades.
However, the majority of schools in the Atlantic City School District struggle with very low test scores, especially in math, suggesting significant disparities within the district. The district also faces challenges with high poverty levels, as indicated by the extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.5% to 95.58%. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, the district's academic performance remains poor, raising questions about how resources are being allocated and utilized.
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