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College Achieve Central Charter School
School · College Achieve Central Charter School · Plainfield, NJ
A charter school in Plainfield, NJ where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
365 Emerson Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07062
- Math 36% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at College Achieve Central Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where College Achieve Central Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,022/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,711
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Union County Teams Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Koinonia AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| The Queen City Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 300 | 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.
College Achieve Central Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,622NCES 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.
College Achieve Central Charter School is listed in College Achieve Central Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College Achieve Central Charter School
College Achieve Central Charter School is a public school in Plainfield, NJ, part of College Achieve Central Charter School, serving approximately 1,428 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,938 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College Achieve Central Charter School
What grades does College Achieve Central Charter School serve?
College Achieve Central Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend College Achieve Central Charter School?
College Achieve Central Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Achieve Central Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at College Achieve Central Charter School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College Achieve Central Charter School rank in NJ?
College Achieve Central Charter School ranks #1,938 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is College Achieve Central Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
College Achieve Central Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 College Achieve Central Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College Achieve Central Charter School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is College Achieve Central Charter School a charter school?
Yes, College Achieve Central Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is College Achieve Central Charter School a Title I school?
No, College Achieve Central Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Achieve Central Charter School?
66.3% of students at College Achieve Central 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
- 1,428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (908) 625-1879
- Area population (ZIP 07062)
- 15,018
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 07062; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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