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#1292 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Atlantic Community Charter School
Elementary School · Atlantic Community Charter School · Galloway, NJ
A charter elementary school in Galloway, NJ where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
112 South New York Rd., Galloway, NJ 08205
- Math 8% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atlantic Community Charter School score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 19% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlantic Community Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,636
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$1,527/mo
College educated
35.9%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Point Academy/ Life Point ChurchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Smithville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Assumption Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Arthur Rann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 652 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atlantic Community Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $29,442NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Atlantic Community Charter School is listed in Atlantic Community Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlantic Community Charter School
Atlantic Community Charter School is a public elementary school in Galloway, NJ, part of Atlantic Community Charter School, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,292 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlantic Community Charter School
What grades does Atlantic Community Charter School serve?
Atlantic Community Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Atlantic Community Charter School?
Atlantic Community Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Community Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Community Charter School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlantic Community Charter School rank in NJ?
Atlantic Community Charter School ranks #1,292 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Atlantic Community Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlantic Community Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Atlantic Community Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlantic Community Charter School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Atlantic Community Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Atlantic Community Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Atlantic Community Charter School a Title I school?
No, Atlantic Community Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlantic Community Charter School?
95.3% of students at Atlantic Community Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (609) 428-4300
- Area population (ZIP 08205)
- 28,236
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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