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:
670^th of 748 New Jersey Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.6%

African American:

16.1%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Achievers Early College Prep Charter School ranks worse than 89.6% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.61. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.6%), African American (16.1%), White (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achievers Early College Prep Charter School is 17.6. (See more...)

Compare Achievers Early College Prep Charter School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievers Early College Prep Charter School 670^th 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:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School:

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

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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	619^th	745	16.9%
2023	13.61	670^th	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	380^th	549	30.8%
2023	26.10	432^nd	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	561^st	726	22.7%
2023	13.50	647^th	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	652^nd	730	10.7%
2023	15.66	626^th	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	267^th	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	452^nd	591	23.5%
2023	20.45	502^nd	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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	6	26	39	0	1	0	72
2020	1	50	121	0	0	0	172
2021	8	82	172	1	1	0	264
2022	12	83	255	2	3	1	356
2023	4	57	288	1	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)	28.6	21.2	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Achievers Early College Prep Charter School)	28.6	21.2	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	56.1	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Achievers Early College Prep Charter School)	8.6	9.1	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Achievers Early College Prep Charter School)	8.6	9.1	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	40.6	34.3	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	72	353	390.3%
African American	26	57	119.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	39	288	638.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.7%	62%	29.6%

Schools Near Achievers Early College Prep Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)					NJSLA Algebra I (2023)			NJSLA Geometry (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 8th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	6-10	544 Chestnut Ave	Trenton	08611	Mercer County	Achievers Early College Prep Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 429-0279	353	20	17.6	62.0%	4 (1.1%)	57 (16.1%)	288 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	13.6	670^th of 748 public middle schools	10.4%		18	619^th of 745 public middle schools	16.9%	51		1.1			21.2	34.2	23.3	20.0			9.1	5.3	3.8		27.3	20.0
Grace A Dunn Middle School	Public	7-8	401 Dayton Street	Trenton	08610	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4700	670	53	12.6	60.0%	9 (1.3%)	87 (13.0%)	568 (84.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	8.5	726^th of 748 public middle schools	2.9%		8.6	733^rd of 745 public middle schools	1.6%	7		1.1				12.7	18.5					5.8	0.7	21.7		21.7			$10,513	$799	$9,714
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School	Public	4-6	301 Gladstone Ave	Trenton	08629	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4760	582	40	14.5	54.3%	4 (0.7%)	108 (18.6%)	464 (79.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)								(n/a)	2.8		9.0	6.7	6.7				3.5	3.7	4.7								$11,121	$984	$10,137
Clara Parker Intermediate School	Public	4-6	820 South Warren Street	Trenton	08611	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4880	515	40	12.8	65.8%	8 (1.6%)	101 (19.6%)	397 (77.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)								(n/a)	2.8		22.1	15.5	10.5				16.4	9.1	2.3								$9,719	$467	$9,252
Ulysses S. Grant School	Public	4-6	159 N Clinton Avenue	Trenton	08609	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 656-4730	542	46	11.9	72.3%	2 (0.4%)	145 (26.8%)	393 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	3.2		11.7	11.7	4.3				6.6	6.7	3.2								$12,611	$924	$11,687
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School	Public	7-8	401-411 Brunswick Ave	Trenton	08638	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(609) 656-4900	568	45	12.6	56.7%	3 (0.5%)	194 (34.2%)	369 (65.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8.8	721^st of 748 public middle schools	3.6%					(n/a)		1.8				12.5	15.7					3.0	1.7	23.3		23.3
Battle Monument Intermediate School	Public	4-6	145 Pennington Avenue	Trenton	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 503-9941	460	37	12.6	61.1%	7 (1.5%)	131 (28.5%)	317 (68.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)	3.5		7.9	8.0	5.8				9.3	4.5	3.4
Arthur J. Holland Middle School	Public	7-8	1001 West State St	Trenton	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(609) 656-4770	513	41	12.5	61.2%	5 (1.0%)	327 (63.7%)	179 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7.9	734^th of 748 public middle schools	1.9%					(n/a)		1.7				8.3	16.4					4.5	0.0	17.5		17.5
Albert E Grice Middle School	Public	6-8	901 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq	Hamilton	08610	Mercer County	Hamilton Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 631-4152	967	75	12.9	50.3%	288 (29.8%)	154 (15.9%)	467 (48.3%)	28 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.0%)	29.2	524^th of 748 public middle schools	29.9%		25.3	549^th of 745 public middle schools	26.3%	25		8.7			31.8	35.7	49.7				25.7	13.4	9.7	50.0		57.3	89.5	89.5	$8,847	$56	$8,791
Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1 Whittlesey Road	Trenton	08618	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(609) 656-4660	354	30	12.0	72.3%	5 (1.4%)	269 (76.0%)	78 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)	1.6		8.7	3.1	4.3				2.6	3.9	2.9

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

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

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

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