Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Atlantic Community Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atlantic Community Charter School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Atlantic Community Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlantic Community Charter School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2068 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
65%
14%
White
3%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlantic Community Charter School's ranking?
Atlantic Community Charter School is ranked #2068 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Atlantic Community Charter School often compared to?
Atlantic Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New York Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Atlantic Community Charter School?
344 students attend Atlantic Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Atlantic Community Charter School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atlantic Community Charter School?
Atlantic Community Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Atlantic Community Charter School offer ?
Atlantic Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlantic Community Charter School part of?
Atlantic Community Charter School is part of Atlantic Community Charter School District.
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