Hope Academy Charter School

Hope Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Hope Academy Charter School District located in Asbury Park, New Jersey. With a diverse student population of 273 students, the school faces significant challenges, including underperforming on standardized tests, a high chronic absenteeism rate, and lower spending per student compared to the state average.

Academically, Hope Academy Charter School struggles, with proficiency rates ranging from 2.3% to 56.5% in English Language Arts and 9.4% to 23.7% in Mathematics across different grade levels, well below the state average. The school's performance on science tests is also low, with only 12.5% of 5th graders and 4.3% of 8th graders meeting proficiency standards. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's low ranking within the state and district, as well as its consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Factors that may contribute to the school's academic challenges include its high chronic absenteeism rate of 8.0%, which is above the state average, and its lower spending per student of $7,849 compared to the state average. However, the school's diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and a significant African American population, is an interesting aspect that could provide unique opportunities for the school to address the needs of its diverse learners.