Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Summary:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is a public charter middle school in Trenton, New Jersey, serving grades 6-9 with a student population of 353. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student body, with 81.59% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year, and is part of the Trenton Public School District, which is ranked 592 out of 615 districts in New Jersey and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School consistently underperforms compared to state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 21.2% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 49%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.0% in 2020-2021 to 25.3% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 62.04% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-income families.

When comparing Achievers Early College Prep Charter School to nearby public schools, such as Albert E Grice Middle School, the charter school is underperforming academically. For instance, at Albert E. Grice Middle School, 49.7% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 23.3% at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School. The racial composition of Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is also significantly different from nearby schools, with a predominantly Hispanic student population and a decrease in the percentage of White students over the past three years.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

 544 Chestnut Ave
       Trenton, NJ  08611


(609) 429-0279

District: Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
670th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.6%
African American:
16.1%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details Achievers Early College Prep Charter School ranks worse than 89.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.61. (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 (81.6%), African American (16.1%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is 17.6. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievers Early College Prep Charter School 670th of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Achievers Early College Prep Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Achievers Early College Prep Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievers Early College Prep Charter School 592nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

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Rank History for all students at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.03 619th 745 16.9%
2023 13.61 670th 748 10.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.51 380th 549 30.8%
2023 26.10 432nd 568 23.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.98 561st 726 22.7%
2023 13.50 647th 720 10.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 13.61 652nd 730 10.7%
2023 15.66 626th 718 12.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.51 267th 356 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 27.39 452nd 591 23.5%
2023 20.45 502nd 587 14.5%
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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.

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 6 26 0 39 0 0 1 0 72
2020 1 50 0 121 0 0 0 0 172
2021 8 82 0 172 1 0 1 0 264
2022 12 83 0 255 2 0 3 1 356
2023 4 57 0 288 1 0 3 0 353

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 Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 72 5.0 14.4 91.7
2020 172 n/a n/a 80.8
2021 264 7.0 37.7 86.7
2022 356 20.0 17.8 64.3
2023 353 20.0 17.6 62

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 Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 72 5.0 14.4 91.7
2020 172 n/a n/a 80.8
2021 264 7.0 37.7 86.7
2022 356 20.0 17.8 64.3
2023 353 20.0 17.6 62

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievers Early College Prep Charter School)28.621.2
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievers Early College Prep Charter School)28.621.2
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Achievers Early College Prep Charter School)8.69.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Achievers Early College Prep Charter School)8.69.1
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students72353
 390.3%
African American2657
 119.2%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic39288
 638.5%
Pacific Islander00
White64
 33.3%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%62%
 29.6%


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Achievers Early College Prep Charter School ranks in the bottom 10.4% of New Jersey middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Achievers Early College Prep Charter School.

Students at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School are 82% Hispanic, 16% African American, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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