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Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School
Elementary School · Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School · Westampton, NJ
A charter elementary school in Westampton, NJ where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
315 Bridge Street, Westampton, NJ 08060
- Math 16% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 47 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,165
Median home value
$292,000
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.c.stuart EcdcEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| W. R. James Sr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–4 | 0.7 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Cathedral of Love Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Mildred Magowan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,983NCES 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.
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is listed in Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is a public elementary school in Westampton, NJ, part of Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,672 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School serve?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School rank in NJ?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School ranks #1,672 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?
45.8% of students at Benjamin Banneker Preparatory 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
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Burlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (609) 835-8370
- Area population (ZIP 08060)
- 25,647
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 08060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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