Hope Academy Charter School

Summary:

Hope Academy Charter School is an elementary school located in Asbury Park, New Jersey, serving 273 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Asbury Park School District, which is ranked 492 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby public schools, such as Shark River Hills Elementary School and Wanamassa Elementary School, Hope Academy Charter School has a significantly higher percentage of minority students, with 27.47% African American and 71.43% Hispanic enrollment. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly lower performance on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.

Additionally, Hope Academy Charter School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.8% in 2016-2017 to 12.0% in 2020-2021, which is much higher than the nearby schools. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.38% to 90.62% in recent years, compared to the lower percentages at the nearby public schools. These factors, along with the relatively low spending per student at Hope Academy Charter School, suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in addressing the unique needs of its student population and providing a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 601 Grand Avenue
       Asbury Park, NJ  07712-6656


(732) 988-4227

District: Hope Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1024th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,849 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.4%
African American:
27.5%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.7% Help


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Compare Details Hope Academy Charter School ranks worse than 76.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.93. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hope Academy Charter School ranks worse than 63% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (71.4%), African American (27.5%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hope Academy Charter School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hope Academy Charter School is $7,849.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hope Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hope Academy Charter School 1024th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Hope Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hope Academy Charter School 471st of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Hope Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hope Academy Charter School 492nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hope Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 3.57 1133rd 1204 5.9%
2004 1.31 1267th 1298 2.4%
2005 2.37 1265th 1303 2.9%
2006 23.58 1111th 1314 15.4%
2007 8.17 1225th 1329 7.8%
2008 4.42 1280th 1338 4.3%
2009 7.62 1252nd 1346 7.0%
2010 5.05 1281st 1354 5.4%
2011 10.34 1241st 1360 8.8%
2012 12.44 1214th 1363 10.9%
2013 11.38 1229th 1367 10.1%
2014 12.54 1213th 1363 11.0%
2015 12.93 1203rd 1357 11.3%
2016 23.72 1068th 1346 20.7%
2017 27.92 1009th 1352 25.4%
2018 27.43 1034th 1353 23.6%
2019 34.22 943rd 1360 30.7%
2021 18.50 1051st 1317 20.2%
2022 18.38 1101st 1345 18.1%
2023 23.93 1024th 1342 23.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.44 299th 489 38.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.95 778th 958 18.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.36 326th 942 65.4%
2021 48.75 366th 839 56.4%
2023 45.33 457th 910 49.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.90 1074th 1333 19.4%
2019 20.82 1080th 1331 18.9%
2021 25.17 940th 1290 27.1%
2022 21.13 1037th 1326 21.8%
2023 20.74 1034th 1318 21.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.61 990th 1334 25.8%
2019 38.83 843rd 1335 36.9%
2021 22.72 944th 1297 27.2%
2022 16.92 1085th 1324 18.1%
2023 23.01 1009th 1315 23.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.57 237th 517 54.2%
2019 56.70 204th 522 60.9%
2021 29.08 351st 456 23.0%
2022 27.99 380th 494 23.1%
2023 31.38 334th 463 27.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.89 270th 870 69.0%
2019 54.08 372nd 899 58.6%
2021 47.68 401st 896 55.2%
2022 17.62 813th 953 14.7%
2023 43.07 523rd 982 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hope Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 7.39 540th 599 9.8%
2006 0.14 615th 615 0.0%
2007 14.16 545th 631 13.6%
2008 13.72 553rd 640 13.6%
2009 18.31 553rd 664 16.7%
2010 11.18 601st 677 11.2%
2011 8.01 623rd 684 8.9%
2012 15.97 576th 677 14.9%
2013 13.32 598th 704 15.1%
2014 10.16 630th 717 12.1%
2015 18.64 589th 713 17.4%
2016 19.48 584th 713 18.1%
2017 20.69 563rd 712 20.9%
2018 32.00 509th 716 28.9%
2019 33.51 506th 745 32.1%
2021 28.41 440th 652 32.5%
2022 21.81 583rd 745 21.7%
2023 34.79 471st 748 37.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.75 195th 467 58.2%
2023 64.87 116th 568 79.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.08 383rd 680 43.7%
2019 58.44 301st 703 57.2%
2021 25.65 450th 625 28.0%
2022 11.44 678th 726 6.6%
2023 23.10 550th 720 23.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.18 485th 675 28.1%
2021 36.35 355th 635 44.1%
2022 20.79 579th 730 20.7%
2023 41.20 391st 718 45.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.17 89th 326 72.7%
2021 29.44 218th 291 25.1%
2022 26.03 290th 356 18.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hope Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.32 263rd 504 47.8%
2019 54.08 214th 524 59.2%
2021 58.29 146th 480 69.6%
2022 37.99 357th 591 39.6%
2023 48.32 262nd 587 55.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Hope Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 116 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2003 1 116 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2004 2 126 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 2 150 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2006 1 132 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 3 121 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2008 3 117 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2009 2 118 0 12 0 3 0 0 135
2010 2 159 0 17 0 2 0 0 180
2011 2 153 0 37 0 0 1 0 193
2012 1 154 0 43 0 0 2 0 200
2013 2 150 0 53 0 0 2 0 207
2014 0 141 0 62 0 0 2 0 205
2015 0 111 0 88 0 0 4 0 203
2016 0 102 0 98 0 1 6 0 207
2017 5 93 0 102 0 0 6 0 206
2018 4 86 0 123 0 0 6 0 219
2019 1 82 0 148 0 0 5 0 236
2020 2 87 1 157 0 0 6 0 253
2021 1 82 1 167 0 0 5 0 256
2022 1 83 1 172 0 0 3 0 260
2023 1 75 0 195 0 0 2 0 273

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hope Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 119 12.1 9.8 65.5
2003 119 12.1 9.8 65.5
2004 134 12.9 10.4 66.4
2005 156 12.6 12.4 n/a
2006 134 16.6 8.1 81.3
2007 135 13.0 10.4 85.2
2008 133 16.0 8.3 88.7
2009 135 17.3 7.0 90.4
2010 180 16.0 11.2 90
2011 193 18.6 10.3 84.5
2012 200 18.8 10.6 90
2013 207 15.9 12.9 93.2
2014 205 18.0 11.3 88.8
2015 203 18.0 11.2 94.6
2016 207 20.0 10.3 91.3
2017 206 21.9 9.4 93.2
2018 219 22.5 9.7 92.7
2019 236 24.5 9.6 89.4
2020 253 25.5 9.9 92.5
2021 256 25.5 10.0 90.6
2022 260 23.5 11.0 85.4
2023 273 25.5 10.7 85.7

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 Hope Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 119 12.1 9.8 65.5
2003 119 12.1 9.8 65.5
2004 134 12.9 10.4 66.4
2005 156 12.6 12.4 n/a
2006 134 16.6 8.1 81.3
2007 135 13.0 10.4 85.2
2008 133 16.0 8.3 88.7
2009 135 17.3 7.0 90.4
2010 180 16.0 11.2 90
2011 193 18.6 10.3 84.5
2012 200 18.8 10.6 90
2013 207 15.9 12.9 93.2
2014 205 18.0 11.3 88.8
2015 203 18.0 11.2 94.6
2016 207 20.0 10.3 91.3
2017 206 21.9 9.4 93.2
2018 219 22.5 9.7 92.7
2019 236 24.5 9.6 89.4
2020 253 25.5 9.9 92.5
2021 256 25.5 10.0 90.6
2022 260 23.5 11.0 85.4
2023 273 25.5 10.7 85.7

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 Hope Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,067 (13.6%) $6,782 (86.4%) $7,849

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hope Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 943rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1024th of 1342 Elementary schools
 7%
Ranks 506th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 471st of 748 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)43.431.6
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)43.431.6
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)34.823.7
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)34.823.7
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)36.956.5
 19.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)36.956.5
 19.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)47.417.4
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)47.417.4
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)46.739.1
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)46.739.1
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)26.713
 13.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)26.713
 13.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)45.456.5
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hope Academy Charter School)45.456.5
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)22.713
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hope Academy Charter School)22.713
 9.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students236273
 15.7%
African American8275
 8.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic148195
 31.8%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.4%85.7%
 3.7%


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Hope Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 23.7% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Hope Academy Charter School.

Students at Hope Academy Charter School are 71% Hispanic, 27% African American.


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