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Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
School · Central Jersey College Prep Charter School · Somerset, NJ
A charter school in Somerset, NJ where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Mettlers Road, Somerset, NJ 08873
- Math 58% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 63% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 58 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Jersey College Prep Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,866
Median home value
$438,600
Median rent
$1,942/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 2–12 | 2.4 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Somerset Bible Baptist Christian AcPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Rutgers Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,361NCES 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.
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is listed in Central Jersey College Prep Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a public school in Somerset, NJ, part of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, serving approximately 1,357 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
What grades does Central Jersey College Prep Charter School serve?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Jersey College Prep Charter School rank in NJ?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School ranks #1,784 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Central Jersey College Prep Charter School a Title I school?
No, Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
28.3% of students at Central Jersey College Prep 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (732) 649-3954
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 08873)
- 55,862
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 08873; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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