Below Average
#2240 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Middle School · Creativity Colaboratory Charter School · Elmer, NJ
A charter middle school in Elmer, NJ where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
457 Shirley Road P O Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318
- Math 30% vs NJ 38% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NJ 56% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Creativity Colaboratory Charter School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 34% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Creativity Colaboratory Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated945/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elmer), 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
$87,551
Median home value
$271,300
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08318; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daretown SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Pittsgrove Township Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 5–8 | 4.1 mi | 483 | 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.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,618NCES 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.
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School is listed in Creativity CoLaboratory Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School is a public middle school in Elmer, NJ, part of Creativity Colaboratory Charter School, serving approximately 193 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,240 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Creativity Colaboratory Charter School
What grades does Creativity Colaboratory Charter School serve?
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Creativity Colaboratory Charter School?
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creativity Colaboratory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creativity Colaboratory Charter School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Creativity Colaboratory Charter School rank in NJ?
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School ranks #2,240 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Creativity Colaboratory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Creativity Colaboratory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Creativity Colaboratory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Creativity Colaboratory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Creativity Colaboratory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Creativity Colaboratory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Creativity Colaboratory Charter School?
28.0% of students at Creativity Colaboratory 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (856) 358-2472
- Area population (ZIP 08318)
- 12,149
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 08318; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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