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#1640 of 2,466 schools in NJ
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
School · College Achieve Paterson Charter School · Tinton Falls, NJ
A charter school in Tinton Falls, NJ where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
788 Shrewsbury Ave, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
- Math 46% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at College Achieve Paterson Charter School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 41 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where College Achieve Paterson Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 62Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,170
Median home value
$487,300
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07724; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson Arts and Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,212 | Compare → |
| Paterson Charter School for Science and TechnologyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,664 | Compare → |
| Pioneer AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Paterson Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES 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 Paterson Charter School is listed in College Achieve Paterson Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College Achieve Paterson Charter School
College Achieve Paterson Charter School is a public school in Tinton Falls, NJ, part of College Achieve Paterson Charter School, serving approximately 1,499 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,640 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College Achieve Paterson Charter School
What grades does College Achieve Paterson Charter School serve?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend College Achieve Paterson Charter School?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Achieve Paterson Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at College Achieve Paterson Charter School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College Achieve Paterson Charter School rank in NJ?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School ranks #1,640 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is College Achieve Paterson Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
College Achieve Paterson Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Paterson Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College Achieve Paterson Charter School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is College Achieve Paterson Charter School a charter school?
Yes, College Achieve Paterson 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 Paterson Charter School a Title I school?
No, College Achieve Paterson Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Achieve Paterson Charter School?
91.2% of students at College Achieve Paterson 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
- 1,499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (862) 257-1423
- Area population (ZIP 07724)
- 23,830
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 07724; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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