Englewood on the Palisades Charter School

The Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Englewood on the Palisades Charter School District in Englewood, New Jersey. This diverse school stands out for its strong English Language Arts (ELA) performance, which exceeds the state average, though its math and science proficiency rates lag behind. With a student population that is 33.99% African American and 51.16% Hispanic, the school provides a rich learning environment, but its 10.1% chronic absenteeism rate is slightly higher than the state average.

Academically, the Englewood on the Palisades Charter School shines in ELA, with grades 4-8 surpassing the state's proficiency levels. However, the school struggles in math, with all grades falling below the state average. Science proficiency is also low, with just 14.3% and 7.4% of students in grades 5 and 8 meeting standards, respectively. The school's diverse student body, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students, is a strength, but the 30.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests the need for additional support to address socioeconomic challenges.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,407, the chronic absenteeism rate of 10.1% is an area of concern that may impact student learning and achievement. The Englewood on the Palisades Charter School District is ranked 399 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in overall performance and outcomes for students.