Summary:
Atlantic Community Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Atlantic Community Charter School District, which is ranked 581 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 330 students, the school has struggled academically, with test scores significantly below the state average across all grade levels in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
The school's statewide ranking has been declining over the past three years, from 1195 out of 1342 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1271 out of 1338 in 2023-2024, indicating that it is not making significant improvements in its performance relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and a high poverty level, with over 93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($10,242) and low student-teacher ratio (9.1:1), the data suggests that resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to drive academic improvement. Overall, the information provided paints a concerning picture of Atlantic Community Charter School, which appears to be struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
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