Cresthaven Academy Charter School

Cresthaven Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-7 in the Cresthaven Academy Charter School district in Plainfield, New Jersey. With a total enrollment of 532 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and consistently low performance on the NJSLA assessments, with only 23.7% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.6%. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 58.65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and may be constrained by relatively low spending of $9,510 per student.

While the data suggests that Cresthaven Academy Charter School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, addressing the underlying issues, such as chronic absenteeism, resource constraints, and academic performance, will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement. Identifying and implementing effective strategies to support the school's students and community could be crucial in helping the school achieve better outcomes.