Atlantic Community Charter School

Atlantic Community Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Atlantic Community Charter School District in Galloway, New Jersey. With a student population of 330, the school has a majority African American (66.97%) and Hispanic (25.45%) student body, and a very high percentage (93.33%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage.

Despite serving this high-need community, Atlantic Community Charter School is struggling academically, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also extremely high at 46.0%, which likely contributes to the poor academic outcomes. Ranked 1195 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools and with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, Atlantic Community Charter School is one of the lower-performing schools in the state, warranting further investigation and intervention to address the root causes of its challenges.

As the sole elementary school in the Atlantic Community Charter School District, Atlantic Community Charter School plays a critical role in the education of the local community. However, the data suggests the school is struggling to effectively serve its students, and significant improvements are needed to ensure the children in this high-need area receive the quality education they deserve.