Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Summary:

Pace Charter School of Hamilton is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Hamilton, New Jersey, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic. The school has consistently outperformed nearby district schools in academic achievement, with strong performance across student subgroups.

Pace Charter School stands out for its exceptional academic outcomes, with 57.4% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 48.1% in math, far exceeding the proficiency rates at nearby Franklin Elementary School and George E. Wilson Elementary School. The school's strong performance extends to its African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 100 New Jersey elementary schools for these subgroups. Pace Charter School also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 11.5-12.3 students per teacher, compared to the higher ratios at nearby district schools.

While Pace Charter School experienced a spike in chronic absenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic, its rate of 13% in 2021-2022 was still lower than the 20-36% range seen at surrounding Trenton Public School District and Hamilton Township Public School District schools. Additionally, Pace Charter School's racial diversity sets it apart, with a more balanced student population compared to the higher concentrations of Hispanic and African American students at nearby schools. The school's strong academic performance and positive student outcomes suggest it is providing a quality educational experience for its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 52 Lafayette Ave
       Hamilton, NJ  08610


(609) 599-1212

District: Pace Charter School of Hamilton

SchoolDigger Rank:
492nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,730 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.8%
African American:
17.8%
White:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Compare Details Pace Charter School of Hamilton ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pace Charter School of Hamilton ranks better than 63.5% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.8%), African American (17.8%), White (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pace Charter School of Hamilton is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pace Charter School of Hamilton is $10,730.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pace Charter School of Hamilton:

SchoolDigger ranks Pace Charter School of Hamilton 492nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Pace Charter School of Hamilton in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pace Charter School of Hamilton 273rd of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Pace Charter School of Hamilton in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Pace Charter School of Hamilton 249th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pace Charter School of Hamilton

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.76 507th 1298 60.9%
2005 74.49 346th 1303 73.4%
2006 77.56 251st 1314 80.9%
2007 22.48 1123rd 1329 15.5%
2008 61.98 638th 1338 52.3%
2009 27.10 1094th 1346 18.7%
2010 50.79 810th 1354 40.2%
2011 84.29 98th 1360 92.8%
2012 55.79 741st 1363 45.6%
2013 84.55 110th 1367 92.0%
2014 60.74 648th 1363 52.5%
2015 74.31 367th 1357 73.0%
2016 54.65 652nd 1346 51.6%
2017 69.19 470th 1352 65.2%
2018 75.73 353rd 1353 73.9%
2019 77.97 305th 1360 77.6%
2021 40.54 720th 1317 45.3%
2022 69.16 434th 1345 67.7%
2023 64.26 492nd 1342 63.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.29 56th 942 94.1%
2019 94.77 21st 948 97.8%
2021 75.06 90th 839 89.3%
2022 94.38 23rd 863 97.3%
2023 93.61 35th 910 96.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.79 343rd 1333 74.3%
2019 79.08 260th 1331 80.5%
2021 45.15 652nd 1290 49.5%
2022 68.53 436th 1326 67.1%
2023 57.16 549th 1318 58.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.49 369th 1334 72.3%
2019 72.57 379th 1335 71.6%
2021 39.30 708th 1297 45.4%
2022 66.93 428th 1324 67.7%
2023 71.77 368th 1315 72.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.69 4th 517 99.2%
2019 93.65 23rd 522 95.6%
2021 83.84 31st 456 93.2%
2022 94.88 19th 494 96.2%
2023 77.16 78th 463 83.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.33 91st 870 89.5%
2019 90.87 50th 899 94.4%
2021 59.93 261st 896 70.9%
2022 87.84 82nd 953 91.4%
2023 87.81 94th 982 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pace Charter School of Hamilton

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.06 268th 745 64.0%
2021 33.53 398th 652 39.0%
2022 68.87 193rd 745 74.1%
2023 59.30 273rd 748 63.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.61 92nd 467 80.3%
2022 82.52 35th 549 93.6%
2023 89.35 22nd 568 96.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.81 53rd 703 92.5%
2021 39.68 345th 625 44.8%
2022 73.91 171st 726 76.4%
2023 64.20 233rd 720 67.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.32 413th 635 35.0%
2022 63.93 219th 730 70.0%
2023 56.12 277th 718 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.01 38th 291 86.9%
2023 74.61 57th 361 84.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.55 85th 524 83.8%
2021 51.37 192nd 480 60.0%
2022 84.82 55th 591 90.7%
2023 73.83 99th 587 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pace Charter School of Hamilton

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 38 77 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2001 36 75 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2002 41 66 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 41 66 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 27 72 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 15 73 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2006 11 117 2 29 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 7 72 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 7 81 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2009 0 84 0 34 0 0 0 0 118
2010 3 70 0 43 0 0 0 0 116
2011 4 69 0 43 0 0 0 0 116
2012 4 63 0 47 0 0 0 0 114
2013 3 50 0 63 0 0 0 0 116
2014 9 49 1 85 0 0 0 0 144
2015 4 81 1 127 0 1 7 0 221
2016 10 78 2 147 0 0 1 0 238
2017 13 75 6 154 0 0 1 0 249
2018 15 89 7 183 0 0 1 0 295
2019 17 91 9 223 0 0 1 0 341
2020 22 93 10 252 0 0 1 0 378
2021 27 94 10 287 0 0 1 0 419
2022 38 85 9 303 0 0 1 0 436
2023 36 78 11 311 0 0 3 0 439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pace Charter School of Hamilton

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 124 8.3 14.9 35.5
2001 125 1.2 104.2 40.8
2002 123 9.0 13.7 43.9
2003 123 9.0 13.7 43.9
2004 118 8.0 14.8 39.8
2005 107 8.0 13.4 n/a
2006 159 9.5 16.7 39
2007 106 8.0 13.3 58.5
2008 110 8.0 13.8 57.3
2009 118 10.5 10.3 61
2010 116 10.0 11.6 68.1
2011 116 10.0 11.6 69
2012 114 11.0 10.3 66.7
2013 116 11.0 10.5 78.4
2014 144 14.0 10.2 47.9
2015 221 22.0 10.0 67
2016 238 24.0 9.9 79.4
2017 249 23.0 10.8 77.9
2018 295 23.0 12.8 75.9
2019 341 27.0 12.6 80.1
2020 378 32.0 11.8 75.1
2021 419 34.0 12.3 78.8
2022 436 36.0 12.1 71.6
2023 439 38.0 11.5 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pace Charter School of Hamilton

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 124 8.3 14.9 35.5
2001 125 1.2 104.2 40.8
2002 123 9.0 13.7 43.9
2003 123 9.0 13.7 43.9
2004 118 8.0 14.8 39.8
2005 107 8.0 13.4 n/a
2006 159 9.5 16.7 39
2007 106 8.0 13.3 58.5
2008 110 8.0 13.8 57.3
2009 118 10.5 10.3 61
2010 116 10.0 11.6 68.1
2011 116 10.0 11.6 69
2012 114 11.0 10.3 66.7
2013 116 11.0 10.5 78.4
2014 144 14.0 10.2 47.9
2015 221 22.0 10.0 67
2016 238 24.0 9.9 79.4
2017 249 23.0 10.8 77.9
2018 295 23.0 12.8 75.9
2019 341 27.0 12.6 80.1
2020 378 32.0 11.8 75.1
2021 419 34.0 12.3 78.8
2022 436 36.0 12.1 71.6
2023 439 38.0 11.5 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pace Charter School of Hamilton

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $685 (6.4%) $10,045 (93.6%) $10,730

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pace Charter School of Hamilton

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 492nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 14.2%
Ranks 268th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 273rd of 748 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)73.857.4
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)73.857.4
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)64.348.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)64.348.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)76.275.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)76.275.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)68.352.9
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)68.352.9
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)84.460
 24.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)84.460
 24.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)73.335.5
 37.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)73.335.5
 37.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)67.581.4
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)67.581.4
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)42.537.2
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)42.537.2
 5.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)87.590.2
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)87.590.2
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)29.226.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pace Charter School of Hamilton)29.226.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341439
 28.7%
African American9178
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic223311
 39.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1736
 111.8%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.1%71.8%
 8.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Pace Charter School of Hamilton.

Students at Pace Charter School of Hamilton are 71% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% White, 3% Asian.

Pace Charter School of Hamilton ranks 492nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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