Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-9 in Trenton, New Jersey, with a total enrollment of 353 students. The school faces significant challenges, with low academic performance, high poverty and minority enrollment, chronic absenteeism, and a poor school ranking compared to other middle schools in the state.

Academically, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is underperforming, with only 21.2% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 49%. The school's test scores are consistently well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.3%, which can negatively impact student learning and progress.

The school serves a predominantly low-income and minority student population, with 62.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and 81.59% of the student body identifying as Hispanic. This highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique challenges faced by the school's community. Overall, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is ranked 670 out of 748 New Jersey middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement in providing a high-quality education to its students.